How to say 'Reserve' in Japanese | 予備

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The Japanese word for Reserve is 'Yobi', written as 予備 in Japanese.'Reserve' in hiragana is よび.

word

予備

Meaning

Reserve

Reading

よび

yobi

Kanji

予Beforehand 備Equip, Provide

Explanation

The Japanese noun '予備 (よび)' means 'reserve' or 'preparation'. It refers to something kept in store or set aside for future use, such as resources, supplies, or backup plans. It can also imply preparation for potential situations. For example: We have a reserve of food「予備の食料がある」(よびのしょくりょうがある). He is preparing for the exam「彼は試験の予備をしている」(かれはしけんのよびをしている). This word is often used in contexts like '予備知識 (よびちしき)' (preliminary knowledge) or '予備校 (よびこう)' (cram school).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4564

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 予備

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

予

Meaning

Beforehand

kanji

備

Meaning

Equip, Provide

Words Related to 予備 Through the Kanji 予

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 予 as well.

word

予定

Meaning

Plan

word

天気予報

Meaning

Weather forecast

word

予習

Meaning

Preparation

word

予約

Meaning

Reservation

word

予算

Meaning

Budget

word

予測

Meaning

Prediction

word

予め

Meaning

Beforehand

word

予報

Meaning

Forecast

word

予言

Meaning

Prophecy

word

予感

Meaning

Premonition

word

予想

Meaning

Expectation, Prediction

word

予防

Meaning

Prevention

Words Related to 予備 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

整備

Meaning

Maintenance

word

守備

Meaning

Defense

word

警備

Meaning

Security

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'Yobi' means 'Reserve' .

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