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備
Prepare, Equipment
そな-える (sona-eru), そな-わる (sona-waru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Japan's earthquake preparedness is famous worldwide. The kanji 備 appears in words like 準備 (preparation), 設備 (facilities), and 防備 (defense).
Memory Trick
Imagine packing an EMERGENCY BAG before a trip. You PREPARE everything you might need.
Readings
Onyomi: ビ (bi)
Kunyomi: そな-える (sona-eru), そな-わる (sona-waru)
Example Words
準備
じゅんび (junbi)
Preparation
設備
せつび (setsubi)
Facilities
備える
そなえる (sonaeru)
To prepare
防備
ぼうび (boubi)
Defense
Example Sentence
旅行の 準備を しています。
りょこうの じゅんびを しています。
ryokou no junbi o shiteimasu
I am preparing for the trip.