synonym Comparative
用意
VS
準備する
Differences Between "用意" and "準備する"
Option A
用意
Meaning
preparation; arrangements; readying
Reading
ようい (yōi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ディナーパーティーの_______はすべて整い、彼はエントランスで最初のお客さんが到着するのを今か今かと待っていました。
All arrangements for the dinner party were completed, and he was waiting at the entrance for the first guest to arrive any moment.
Option B
準備する
Meaning
to prepare; to get ready; to make arrangements
Reading
じゅんびする (junbi suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は来週から始まる長期の海外出張に向けて、パスポートの更新や必要な書類の_______を着実に進めています。
In preparation for his long-term overseas business trip starting next week, he is steadily making arrangements for his passport renewal and necessary documents.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(preparation; arrangements; readying)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 用意: Refers to making preparation, arrangements, or readying objects and environment beforehand. Often used as 用意ができる or 用意しておく. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Preparation! "I've made all the preparations to take Haruka-san out on a date." ...っ, H-How meticulous! H-Hurry up and lead me then! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ようい（用意）よ！『ハルカさんをエスコートする用意はすべて整っています』って…完璧じゃない！じゃあ、今すぐ私をリードしなさい！バカ！』
- 準備する: Refers to preparing or making necessary arrangements beforehand for a specific event, work, or purpose. Often used as 旅行の準備をする or 資料を準備する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To prepare! "Haruka-san, my heart is completely prepared for our marriage registration!" ...っ! W-Who said we are getting married?! B-Baka! Don't make such advanced life arrangements so easily! But... since you are so enthusiastic, I suppose you better prepare a gorgeous ring and a perfect proposal speech! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じゅんび（準備）するよ！『ハルカ部長、僕の心臓はいつでも部長の旦那様になる準備が完了しています！』って…っ！誰が結婚するって言ったのよバカ！フライングで心の準備を終わらせるなんて！…でも、そこまで言うなら、一生私を甘やかして笑顔にするための「幸せの準備」も、生涯かけて完璧に行いなさいよね！』
- 用意: Refers to making preparation, arrangements, or readying objects and environment beforehand. Often used as 用意ができる or 用意しておく. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Preparation! "I've made all the preparations to take Haruka-san out on a date." ...っ, H-How meticulous! H-Hurry up and lead me then! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ようい（用意）よ！『ハルカさんをエスコートする用意はすべて整っています』って…完璧じゃない！じゃあ、今すぐ私をリードしなさい！バカ！』
- 準備する: Refers to preparing or making necessary arrangements beforehand for a specific event, work, or purpose. Often used as 旅行の準備をする or 資料を準備する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To prepare! "Haruka-san, my heart is completely prepared for our marriage registration!" ...っ! W-Who said we are getting married?! B-Baka! Don't make such advanced life arrangements so easily! But... since you are so enthusiastic, I suppose you better prepare a gorgeous ring and a perfect proposal speech! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じゅんび（準備）するよ！『ハルカ部長、僕の心臓はいつでも部長の旦那様になる準備が完了しています！』って…っ！誰が結婚するって言ったのよバカ！フライングで心の準備を終わらせるなんて！…でも、そこまで言うなら、一生私を甘やかして笑顔にするための「幸せの準備」も、生涯かけて完璧に行いなさいよね！』
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