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How to say 'Preparation' in Japanese | 準備

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The Japanese word for Preparation is 'Junbi', written as 準備 in Japanese.'Preparation' in hiragana is じゅんび.

    word

    準備

    Meaning

    Preparation

    Reading

    じゅんび

    junbi

    Kanji

    Follow, Semi Equip, Provide

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun '準備 (じゅんび)' means 'preparation'. It refers to the act of getting ready or making arrangements for something. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as preparing for an event, a trip, or even a meal. For example: I am preparing for the exam「試験の準備をしています」(しけんのじゅんびをしています). She made preparations for the party「彼女はパーティーの準備をしました」(かのじょはパーティーのじゅんびをしました). The word can also be used in compound forms, such as '準備運動 (じゅんびうんどう)' (warm-up exercises).

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1364

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 準備

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, Semi

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Equip, Provide

Words Related to 準備 Through the Kanji

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 準 as well.

  • word

    基準

    Meaning

    Standard

  • word

    標準

    Meaning

    Standard

  • word

    水準

    Meaning

    Level

  • word

    準急

    Meaning

    Semi express

Words Related to 準備 Through the Kanji

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 備 as well.

  • word

    備える

    Meaning

    Equip, Prepare

  • word

    設備

    Meaning

    Equipment, Facilities

  • word

    整備

    Meaning

    Maintenance

  • word

    守備

    Meaning

    Defense

  • word

    予備

    Meaning

    Reserve

  • word

    警備

    Meaning

    Security

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'Junbi' means 'Preparation' .

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