Meaning of 備える in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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備える, 具えるJLPT 3
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Kana Readingそなえる
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Romajisonaeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to furnish; to provide for; to equip; to install
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to have ready; to prepare for
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to possess; to have; to be endowed with; to be armed with
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Example Sentences
備える, 具える, そなえる used in context
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一部の住民が様子見の態度を取る一方で他の者は大洪水に備えた。
Some residents took a wait-and-see attitude while others prepared for heavy flooding.
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Everybody thinks he will provide for his old age.
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We must provide for old age.
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Birds, for instance, have a special protective device.
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We should provide for unexpected events.
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It is wise to save money for a rainy day.
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Kanji found in this word
tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients, counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture
On: グ
Kun: そな.える, つぶさ.に
8 strokes
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