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'.
旅行の準備はできています。
I'm ready for the trip.
彼は試験の準備ができている。
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'.
非常食の用意はしてありますか。
Have you made preparations for emergency food?
Mental preparedness or readiness of mind; the right attitude or mindset to face something.
面接に臨む心構えが大切だ。
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.
登山の装備を整える。
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.
Standing by or being on standby; readiness to act at a moment's notice.
救急隊が待機している。
The ambulance crew is on standby.
A state of immediate readiness or rapid response capability, often used in military or organizational contexts.
軍隊は即応体制を維持している。
The military maintains a state of immediate readiness.
Referring to systematic readiness, often in public safety or organizational contexts.
Disaster preparedness or prevention; commonly used in government and community contexts.
防災訓練に参加する。
Participate in disaster preparedness drills.
Crisis management; preparedness for emergencies in a corporate or organizational setting.
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.
心の準備ができていない。
I'm not mentally prepared.
お金の用意はできた。
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.
Don't forget to be prepared for earthquakes.
会社の危機管理体制を見直す。
Review the company's crisis management preparedness.