備え付ける

• Reading: そなえつける
• Romaji: sonaetsukeru
• Kanji breakdown: 備 (bi/sona) — prepare, equip; 付 (fu/tsu) — attach, affix
• Pronunciation: /so.na.e.tsɯ.ke.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To furnish; to equip; to install; to provide as a built-in feature or standard equipment.

A Group 2 (ichidan) transitive verb meaning to install or provide something as permanent equipment. Often used for fixtures, appliances, or amenities that come with a room, building, or vehicle. The past participle 備え付けの functions as an adjective meaning built-in or provided.

Examples

1. ホテルの部屋にはドライヤーが備え付けてある。 The hotel room comes equipped with a hair dryer.
2. オフィスに新しいプリンターを備え付けた。 We installed a new printer in the office.
3. 備え付けの用紙に記入してください。 Please fill in the provided form.

Usage Guide

Context: hotels, offices, real estate

Tone: practical

Origin & History

Compound verb from 備える (to prepare, equip) and 付ける (to attach, install). Together they emphasize permanently attaching or setting up equipment in its designated place.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal