Meaning

Primary

Preparation

Alternative

Getting Ready

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

This task is just an idea because you're still doing preparation for it. You're getting ready. Once you finish that, the task idea can become a task reality, but until then you're just preparing.

用意 means having something ready for a specific purpose. Meals, cars, rooms, and even umbrellas are all things you might get to a state of readiness with your 用意. And once it's 用意'd, that means it's set and ready to go.

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

  • 用意をする

    to make preparations

    用意を行う

    to carry out preparations

    用意を始める

    to begin 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