準備

• Reading: じゅんび
• Romaji: junbi
• Kanji breakdown: 準 (jun) — standard, level; 備 (bi) — to equip, to prepare
• Pronunciation: /dʑɯɴ.bi/

Meaning

Preparation; arrangements; getting ready. The act of preparing for something.

Used as both a noun and suru-verb (準備する). One of the most common words in everyday Japanese, heard constantly in schools, workplaces, and homes. Often appears in the phrase 準備ができた (junbi ga dekita, 'I'm ready').

Examples

1. 明日のテストの準備をしています。 I'm preparing for tomorrow's test.
2. パーティーの準備ができました。 The party preparations are done.
3. 出かける準備はもうしましたか。 Have you already gotten ready to go out?

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, school, work

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Chinese roots, combining 準 (standard, level) and 備 (to equip, to furnish). Together they convey the idea of equipping oneself to meet a standard.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal