How to say 'Maintenance' in Japanese | 整備

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The Japanese word for Maintenance is 'Seibi', written as 整備 in Japanese.'Maintenance' in hiragana is せいび.

word

整備

Meaning

Maintenance

Reading

せいび

seibi

Kanji

整Organize 備Equip, Provide

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '整備 (せいび)' refers to the act of maintaining, servicing, or preparing something to ensure it functions properly. It is commonly used in contexts like vehicle maintenance, equipment upkeep, or system preparation. For example: regular maintenance is important「定期的な整備は大切です」(ていきてきなせいびはたいせつです). The mechanic is servicing the car「整備士が車を整備しています」(せいびしがくるまをせいびしています). This word emphasizes the process of keeping things in good working order.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3538

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 整備

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

整

Meaning

Organize

kanji

備

Meaning

Equip, Provide

Words Related to 整備 Through the Kanji 整

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 整 as well.

word

整える

Meaning

Arrange, Prepare

word

整理

Meaning

Organize, Sort

word

整列

Meaning

Formation, Alignment

word

整う

Meaning

Be arranged

word

調整

Meaning

Adjustment

Words Related to 整備 Through the Kanji 備

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 備 as well.

word

準備

Meaning

Preparation

word

備える

Meaning

Equip, Prepare

word

設備

Meaning

Equipment, Facilities

word

守備

Meaning

Defense

word

予備

Meaning

Reserve

word

警備

Meaning

Security

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'Seibi' means 'Maintenance' .

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