用意
ようい
youi
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 17 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

用意 (ようい (youi)) means "Preparation". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Preparation

Also : readiness · arrangement

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Example Sentences

パーティーの用意が完了しました。

パーティーのよういがかんりょうしました。

The party preparation is complete.

毎朝、朝食の用意をするのに30分かかります。

まいあさ、ちょうしょくのよういをするのに30ぷんかかります。

It takes 30 minutes every morning to prepare breakfast.

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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