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.
The most common and natural way to say something is equipped with a feature. Used for both physical equipment and abstract capabilities.
この車は最新の安全装置を備えている。
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.
このパソコンにはカメラが付いている。
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 ~).
最新チップ搭載のスマートフォン
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.
登山者は防寒具を装備していた。
The climbers were equipped with cold-weather gear.
警察官は防弾チョッキを装備している。
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.
彼はいつも最新のガジェットを身につけている。
He is always equipped with the latest gadgets.
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.
彼はリーダーとして必要な資質を備えている。
He is equipped with the qualities needed as a leader.
このシステムは高い処理能力を備えている。
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.
彼女は交渉のスキルを持っている。
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'.
車が安全装置を備えている。
The car is equipped with safety devices.
兵士が最新の銃を装備している。
The soldier is equipped with the latest gun.
このカメラには手ぶれ補正が付いている。
This camera is equipped with image stabilization.