Translation guide
Expresses that someone or something has a particular piece of equipment, feature, or capability. Japanese uses different verbs depending on whether the subject is a person, a machine, a building, or an abstract system.
To say that a machine, device, vehicle, or building has a certain feature or piece of equipment as part of its design.
This car is equipped with the latest safety devices.
The hotel is equipped with free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
A more casual way to say something 'comes with' or 'has' a feature. Often used in spoken Japanese.
This computer is equipped with a camera.
Used in technical specifications or product descriptions, often in compound nouns like 〜搭載モデル (model equipped with ~).
a smartphone equipped with the latest chip
To say that a person is carrying or wearing equipment, often for a specific purpose.
Used when a person is equipped with gear, weapons, or tools, often in military, outdoor, or professional contexts.
The climbers were equipped with cold-weather gear.
The police officer is equipped with a bulletproof vest.
Literally 'wearing' or 'carrying on one's person'. More general and can be used for everyday items, not just heavy equipment.
To say that a person, organization, or system has the necessary skills, knowledge, or qualities to do something.
Also used for abstract qualities like skills, knowledge, or rights. Very versatile.
He is equipped with the qualities needed as a leader.
This system is equipped with high processing power.
A simpler, more direct way to say 'has' a skill or quality. Less formal than 備えている.
She is equipped with negotiation skills.
備える (そなえる) is the most general and can be used for both physical and abstract features. 装備する (そうびする) is specifically for equipment that people wear or carry, often in military or outdoor contexts. 付いている (ついている) is casual and means 'comes with' or 'has attached'.
The car is equipped with safety devices.
The soldier is equipped with the latest gun.
This camera is equipped with image stabilization.
He is always equipped with the latest gadgets.