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用意する
youi suru
prepare
旅行の用意をする。
I will prepare for the trip.
formal
To prepare or arrange something in advance for a specific purpose.
食事の用意をする。
Prepare a meal.
プレゼンテーションの資料を用意する。
Prepare materials for the presentation.
Often used in contexts involving planning, events, or daily routines. Can imply both physical and mental preparation.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguishing 用意する and 準備する
用意する often implies preparation with a clear purpose or for a specific event, while 準備する is more general and can refer to any kind of preparation. For example, '用意する' is used for preparing a meal for guests, whereas '準備する' can refer to preparing for a test or an exam.
Gold Rule
Formality and Context
Use 用意する in formal contexts or when emphasizing thorough preparation. It is commonly used in announcements, instructions, or polite requests.
Word Origin
Composed of 用 (よう, 'use', 'utilize') and 意 (い, 'mind', 'intention'), with する (suru, 'to do'). Originally meant 'to apply one's mind to something', evolving to mean 'to prepare' in modern usage.
Usage Notes
用意する is slightly more formal than 準備する and often implies preparation with a specific purpose or for a particular event. It is commonly used in both written and spoken Japanese.
Word Breakdown
用
use, utilize
root意
mind, intention
rootする
to do
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