準備する
junbi suruTo 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).