備える
そなえる
sonaeru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
備える (そなえる (sonaeru)) means "To furnish with". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
To furnish with
Also : To provide · To prepare · To equip
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Example Sentences
地震に備えて非常食を用意した。
じしんにそなえてひじょうしょくをようした。
I prepared emergency food in preparation for an earthquake.
最悪の事態に備えて計画を立てた。
さいあくのじたいにそなえてけいかくをたてた。
I made a plan in preparation for the worst case.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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