equip, provision, preparation
備 centers on making ready: equipping with needed items, preparing provisions, or getting things in order for future use.
備 combines 亻 (person) with a right side that historically represented a quiver or container for arrows, suggesting a person equipped or prepared. The modern right side is simplified and its exact component development is uncertain.
A person 亻 beside a container-like shape: imagine someone packing supplies into a box, getting everything equipped and ready.
For ビ, picture a person preparing a big bee costume: bee -> ビ, and they equip it with wings and stripes.
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
equipment
preparation; provision; guarding
maintenance; servicing
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
reserve; spare
defense; defence
note (for reference); remarks; N.B.
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
defense; defence; defensive preparations
to furnish with; to equip with; to provide; to install
preparatory school (for entrance examinations); cram school; cramming school
being fully equipped; being fully furnished
defect; deficiency; imperfection; inadequacy; lack
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be equipped with
stocking up (in case of emergency); stockpile; reserves; storing; laying in (supplies)
equipment; fixtures; furnishings; fittings; furniture; supplies
Bingo (former province located in the east of present-day Hiroshima Prefecture)