備: the kanji for prepare; equip
備 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means prepare; equip. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
備 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
備 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ビ (bi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 準備じゅんび · junbi | preparation |
| 設備せつび · setsubi | equipment; facilities |
そなえる (sonaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 備えるそなえる · sonaeru | to prepare for; to equip with |
そなわる (sonawaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 備わるそなわる · sonawaru | to be equipped with |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 旅行の準備をしています。Ryokō no junbi o shite imasu.I am preparing for the trip.
- このホテルは設備が新しい。Kono hoteru wa setsubi ga atarashii.This hotel's facilities are new.
- 地震に備えて水を買っておいた。Jishin ni sonaete mizu o katte oita.I bought water in preparation for an earthquake.
- この部屋にはエアコンが備わっている。Kono heya ni wa eakon ga sonawatte iru.This room is equipped with air conditioning.
- 会議の準備で忙しいです。Kaigi no junbi de isogashii desu.I'm busy preparing for the meeting.
Questions about 備
How many strokes does 備 have?
備 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 備?
The on readings are bi (ビ). The kun readings are sonaeru (そなえる), sonawaru (そなわる).
What JLPT level is 備?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 備
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.