Japanese word

装備

Pronunciation

Romajisōbi

Meaning

  • nounequipment

Example

キャンプの装備をそろえます。kya n pu no sō bi o so ro e ma su

I get my camping equipment ready.

Illustration for 装備 (equipment)

More examples

山へ行く前に、安全な装備を確認します。yama e i ku mae ni an zen na sō bi o kaku nin shi ma su

I check my safety equipment before going to the mountains.

Core concept

Refers to the tools, clothing, and other items gathered and made ready for a specific task or situation.

Common phrases

  • 装備を整えるsō bi o totono e ru

    prepare equipment

  • 装備をそろえるsō bi o so ro e ru

    get equipment ready

Similar words

用具yōgu: Items used for a particular purpose, especially in work, sports, or other activities.
道具dōgu: An object used to carry out a task, often by hand.
機材kizai: Machines and other technical items used for work or an activity.
備品bihin: Equipment kept at a place for regular use.

Definition in Japanese

特定の用途に必要な道具や衣類などの一そろい。toku tei no yō to ni hitsu yō na dō gu ya i rui na do no ichi so ro i

Word origin

装備 (sōbi) is made from 装 (sō, "to fit out") and 備 (bi, "to prepare or provide"), linking the idea of outfitting with the items prepared for use.

Usage tips

  • The noun 装備 (sōbi) commonly combines with する (suru) to describe equipping a person or object for a particular activity.

Related words

  • 装備するsōbisuruequipverb
  • 装備品sōbihinpiece of equipmentnoun

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