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準備する
junbi suru
prepare
旅行の準備をする。
I will prepare for the trip.
formal
To make necessary arrangements or get ready for something in advance.
会議の準備をしています。
I am preparing for the meeting.
彼女は試験の準備をしている。
She is preparing for the exam.
Used for both physical and mental preparation. Often followed by を to indicate the object being prepared.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Using を vs. に with 準備する
Use を to indicate the object being prepared (e.g., 旅行の準備をする). Use に to indicate the purpose or goal (e.g., 試験に備える).
Gold Rule
Preparation vs. Arrangement
準備する emphasizes the act of getting ready or making arrangements, while 支度する (shitaku suru) often implies preparing for a specific event or journey.
Word Origin
Derived from the noun 準備 (junbi, preparation) + する (suru, to do). 準備 combines 準 (standard, measure) and 備 (equip, prepare), reflecting the idea of setting standards or measures in advance.
Usage Notes
1. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it leans slightly formal. 2. Often used with を to indicate what is being prepared (e.g., 食事の準備, 発表の準備). 3. The noun form 準備 (preparation) is commonly used in compound nouns (e.g., 準備室, 準備金).
Word Breakdown
準
standard / measure
root備
equip / prepare
rootする
to do
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