Translation of Japanese word "準備する" to English
準備する
じゅんびする
[junbisuru]
IPA: /junbisuru/
Meaning
VerbTo make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm.
How to use
準備する (junbi suru) — 'to prepare / get ready'. 準備ができている — be ready. 試験の準備をする — prepare for an exam.
🇬🇧 English
to prepare
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 準備する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じゅんびする
Romaji Transcription: junbisuru
Example Sentences
パーティーの準備をする。
ぱーてぃーの じゅんびを する
Prepare for the party.
旅行の準備をします。
りょこうの じゅんびを します
I'm preparing for the trip.
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Common phrases
- 準備ができている— to be ready
- 試験の準備をする— to prepare for an exam
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Frequency rank: #355 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "準備する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "準備する" means "to prepare" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "準備する"?▼
The word "準備する" is read as "じゅんびする" (junbisuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to describe the act of preparing something.".
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