noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
keeping on hand; having ready; stocking
Used for items, supplies, or food that are always kept available for regular use or emergencies. Often appears in the pattern 常備する or 常備している.
我が家では災害に備えて水と非常食を常備している。
We always keep water and emergency food on hand in case of a disaster.
この薬は常備しておくと安心です。
It's reassuring to have this medicine always on hand.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes something that is kept or maintained as a regular part of a system, such as a standing committee or a permanent stock item. Used attributively with の.
常備の薬だけで対応できる症状です。
It's a symptom that can be handled with just the regular medicine we keep on hand.
このレストランでは常備のワインリストが充実している。
This restaurant has a well-stocked standing wine list.