備える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 備える
1
to furnish with; to equip with; to provide; to install
Examples
このビルは非常階段を備えている。
The building is equipped with emergency stairs.
2
to prepare for; to make preparations for; to make provision for
Examples
不時にそなえなくてはいけない。
You should be prepared for emergencies.
3
to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with; to be equipped with
Examples
食虫植物は、昆虫を捕らえるための様々な種類の罠を備えている。
Insect-eating plants are equipped with various kinds of traps to catch insects.
4
to be born with; to have since birth
Kanji in this Word
備
12 strokes
Frequency: 356
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
equip
provision
preparation
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ビ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そな.える
そな.わる
つぶさ.に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
びっ
びん
具
8 strokes
Frequency: 629
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
tool
utensil
means
possess
ingredients
counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
グ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そな.える
つぶさ.に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とも
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