Japanese Word of the Day
準備する
jun-BEE-su-ru • verb (suru-verb) — 24th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to prepare; to make preparations; to get ready
Examples
- 旅行の準備ができた。
(I've finished preparing for the trip.) - 子供の誕生日のためにケーキと飾りを準備した。
(I prepared a cake and decorations for my child's birthday.) - 会議の前に資料を準備してください。
(Please prepare the materials before the meeting.)
Synonyms
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準備する is a common suru-verb used to talk about getting things ready. Use ～の準備をする or 準備ができる to express preparing or being ready. Polite form is 準備します and past is 準備した. 用意する and 支度する are similar: 用意する is nearly interchangeable, while 支度する often emphasizes personal getting-ready (e.g., getting dressed or packing).
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