Translation guide
The state of being ready for something, often emphasizing mental or practical readiness. Japanese expresses this through nouns, verbs, and set phrases that focus on preparation, mental attitude, or being equipped.
Expressing that someone or something is ready for a situation, task, or event.
The most common word for 'preparation' or 'readiness'. Often used with する to mean 'prepare' or ができている to mean 'is ready'.
I'm ready for the trip.
He is prepared for the exam.
Similar to 準備 but often implies having things ready or arranged in advance, sometimes with a nuance of 'provision' or 'arrangement'.
Have you made preparations for emergency food?
Mental preparedness or readiness of mind; the right attitude or mindset to face something.
Mental preparedness for the interview is important.
Focusing on having the right tools, supplies, or equipment ready.
Equipment or gear; often used for physical items like camping gear, military equipment, or technical setups.
Get the climbing gear ready.
Preparedness in the sense of having provisions or measures in place, often for emergencies or future needs.
Being in a state where one can act immediately when needed.
Referring to systematic readiness, often in public safety or organizational contexts.
準備 (じゅんび) is the general term for preparation, often implying a process. 用意 (ようい) emphasizes the state of having things ready. 準備 is more common for abstract readiness, while 用意 often refers to concrete items or arrangements.
I'm not mentally prepared.
I have the money ready.
To say 'I am prepared' or 'it is ready', use 準備ができている or 用意ができている. The ている form indicates the state of being ready.
地震への備えを忘れずに。
Don't forget to be prepared for earthquakes.
The military maintains a state of immediate readiness.
会社の危機管理体制を見直す。
Review the company's crisis management preparedness.