JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
備 — equip
- Reading
- ビ・そな.える・そな.わる・つぶさ.に
- Meaning
- equip; provision; preparation
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
備 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ビ・そな.える・そな.わる・つぶさ.に and it means equip; provision; preparation. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
備 appears in everyday japanese words such as 守備 (defense), 装備 (equipment) and 軍備 (armaments).
Japanese words containing 備
Frequently asked questions
What does 備 mean in Japanese?
備 means equip; provision; preparation in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 備 read?
備 is read ビ・そな.える・そな.わる・つぶさ.に. Reading it inside real words — 守備 and 装備 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 備 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 備 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 備 in a word?
A common word containing 備 is 守備 (しゅび) — "defense". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 備 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 備 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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