Meaning

Primary

Preparation

Alternative

Getting Ready

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you have an idea for a task you are in preparation for actually doing it. Because it's still just an idea you're still getting ready.

Reading

ようい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • ご用意

    preparations

Context Sentences

もしもの時のためにキャンドルとライターを用意しました。

I got candles and a lighter ready in case of an emergency.

明日の学校の用意はもう出来た?

Are you done getting things ready for school tomorrow?

出所祝いの鍋パーティーの用意は全てこちらで致しますので、あなたは保釈金の用意をお願いします。

We will do all the nabe party arrangements to celebrate the release from jail, so please take care of making arrangements for bail on your side.

Kanji Composition