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synonym Comparative
用意する
VS
備える

Differences Between "用意する" and "備える"

Option A
用意する
Meaning
to prepare; to get ready; to arrange; to provide
Reading
よういする (youi suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はスマートな要件定義ミーティングを円滑に進めるため、事前に会議室に必要なスマートプロジェクターをスマートに_______ました。
In order to smoothly advance the smart requirements definition meeting, he smartly prepared the smart projector necessary in the conference room in advance.
Option B
備える
Meaning
to prepare for, to provide for, to equip with, to furnish with
Reading
そなえる (sonaeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
地震に備えて、非常食を準備している。
We are preparing emergency food in case of an earthquake.

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Which word fits this context: "(to prepare; to get ready; to arrange; to provide)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 用意する: Refers to preparing specific items, getting dinner ready, arranging travel funds, providing data environments, or securing proposal rings. Transitive verb. Often used as 食事を用意する or 用意周到. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To prepare/arrange! "I already prepared our newlywed rings and the premium proposal, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Preparing rings! B-Baka! Don't prepare such a crucial item so ahead of time! But... I will accept that love promise you prepared with the greatest joy on my left ring finger! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『よういする(用意する)よ!『ハルカ部長、僕たちの二人の愛の新婚の指輪と極上のプロポーズ、とっくに準備して用意する(用意しました)!』って…っ!指輪を用意!バカ!/// フライングでそんな重大なアイテムを用意するんじゃないの!…でも、あんたが用意してくれたその愛の約束、世界一嬉しそうに左手の薬指に受取ってあげるわ!』
- 備える: Used for preparing for potential future events (災害に備える) or for having the necessary qualities, equipment, or facilities (設備を備える, 才能を備える).
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