準備する vs 支度する
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 準備する
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| 準備する | 支度する |
|---|---|
jun-BEE soo-ru verb (suru-verb); also used as the noun 準備 | したくする verb (suru-verb); also used as the noun 準備 |
| to prepare; to get ready | to get ready, typically referring to personal preparation (dressing, packing, getting oneself or a household ready) |
How they differ
支度する is used mainly for personal or household readiness (getting dressed, preparing to leave, arranging a meal at home), while 準備する covers a wider range including formal or organizational preparation and planning.
When to use each
When to use 準備する: Prefer 準備する for formal, organizational, or broad preparatory actions (projects, events, equipment setup).
When to use 支度する: Prefer 支度する when talking about getting oneself or family ready for going out, daily routines, or informal household tasks.
Side-by-side examples
- 外出の準備をする。
(I'll prepare for going out.) - 外出の支度をする。
(I'll get ready to go out.)
Register & nuance: More colloquial and common in everyday speech; less formal than 準備する for institutional contexts.