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What is the Kanji for 'Equip' and 'Provide'? | 備

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Equip' and 'Provide', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Equip' and 'Provide' is 備.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equip, Provide

    Reading

    kunyomiそな

    sona

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Person (人) Cliff Use

    Example Word

    備える: equip or prepare. The Japanese verb '備える (そなえる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to prepare,' which refers to making arrangements or getting ready for something in advance. For example: We prepared for the typhoon「台風に備えた」(たいふうにそなえた). The second meaning is 'to equip,' which refers to providing something with the necessary tools or resources. For example: The room is equipped with a projector「その部屋はプロジェクターを備えている」(そのへやはプロジェクターをそなえている). This verb is often used in contexts involving readiness or provision, and it can apply to both tangible and intangible preparations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    826

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 4 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Person

    Radical Form Of

    component

    radical

    Meaning

    Cliff

    kanji

    Meaning

    Use

Words Using

This kanji is used in 7 words:

    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

    予備

    Meaning

    Reserve

    word

    警備

    Meaning

    Security

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 91 kanji contain the part 亻 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Body

    kanji

    Meaning

    Night

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    kanji

    Meaning

    What

    kanji

    Meaning

    Low

    kanji

    Meaning

    Live

    kanji

    Meaning

    Borrow, Rent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Double, Times

    kanji

    Meaning

    Serve

    kanji

    使

    Meaning

    Use

    kanji

    便

    Meaning

    Convenience

    kanji

    Meaning

    Work

    kanji

    宿

    Meaning

    Lodging

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transmit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Topple, Overthrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hundred million

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Offer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Other

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Value, Price

    kanji

    Meaning

    Individual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Substitute, Era

    kanji

    Meaning

    Price

    kanji

    Meaning

    Change

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Preserve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Person in charge, Connection

    kanji

    Meaning

    Duty, Responsibility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Matter, Affair

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rank

    kanji

    Meaning

    Halt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Buddha

    kanji

    Meaning

    Principles, Ethics

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reliant, Depend on

    kanji

    Meaning

    Image, Statue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wound, Injury

    kanji

    Meaning

    Side

    kanji

    Meaning

    Example

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recompense, Reparation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ceremony

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resemble

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discipline

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stretch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Superior, Gentle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Relationship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Healthy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temporary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hold an event, Sponsor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    Meaning

    Debt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Great, Admirable

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vulgar, Popular

    kanji

    Meaning

    Look up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Couple, By chance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inquire, Pay respects

    kanji

    Meaning

    Actor, Haiku

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emulate, Copy after

    kanji

    Meaning

    I, Me

    kanji

    Meaning

    Colleague, Official

    kanji

    Meaning

    Biased

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warehouse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Assist, Help

    kanji

    Meaning

    Join, Put together

    kanji

    Meaning

    Falsify, Fake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bonze, Buddhist priest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fell, Cut down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brilliant, Genius

    kanji

    Meaning

    Greatness, Outstanding person

    kanji

    Meaning

    Side, Nearby

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thrifty, Frugal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prostrated

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sack

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Companion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Salary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Despise

    kanji

    Meaning

    However, But

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hermit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chief, Older sibling of parent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attend to, Samurai

    kanji

    Meaning

    Confucianism, Confucian

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fine, Excellent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Benevolent, Humanity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marquis, Feudal lord

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Proud

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follower, Companion

    kanji

    Meaning

    A wee bit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Me, I

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 卄 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Full

    kanji

    Meaning

    Book, Volume

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 厂 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Year

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    Meaning

    Meadow, Original

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anti

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thick, Kind

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ashes

    kanji

    Meaning

    Severe, Strict

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pressure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Edge, Horizon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calendar, Almanac

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rin, Thousandth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Misfortune, Unlucky

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 備 mean?

備 means 'Equip' and 'Provide'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.