整備する

• Reading: せいびする
• Romaji: seibi suru
• Kanji breakdown: 整 (sei) — arrange, put in order; 備 (bi) — equip, prepare
• Pronunciation: /seː.bi.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To maintain; to service; to put in order. To prepare or improve infrastructure or equipment.

A Group 3 (irregular) する verb with two main uses: maintaining and servicing equipment (especially vehicles and machinery), and developing or improving infrastructure and systems. In the first sense, it refers to inspection and repair work. In the second, it means establishing or enhancing facilities and frameworks.

Examples

1. 車を定期的に整備することが大切だ。 It's important to service your car on a regular basis.
2. この地域ではインフラの整備が進んでいる。 Infrastructure development is progressing in this area.
3. 工場の機械を整備して安全を確認した。 We serviced the factory machinery and confirmed it was safe.

Usage Guide

Context: maintenance, infrastructure, industry

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 整備. 整 (sei) means to arrange or put in order, and 備 (bi) means to equip or prepare. Together they convey the idea of arranging and preparing something for proper function.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal