Japanese

える

そなえる
Meaning: to prepare for; to provide; to equip; to possess
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 備える 備えない
Polite 備えます 備えません
Past 備えた 備えなかった
Polite + Past 備えました 備えませんでした
Te-form 備えて 備えなくて
Potential 備えられる 備えられない
Passive 備えられる 備えられない
Causative 備えさせる 備えさせない
Imperative 備えろ 備えるな

Example sentences

地震に備えて、非常用持ち出し袋を準備した。
I prepared an emergency grab bag in preparation for an earthquake.
将軍は戦いに備えて兵を集めた
The general gathered his soldiers to prepare for the battle.
厳しい冬を生き残るために備える。
Prepare to survive the harsh winter.
冬に備えて十分な食料を用意する必要がある。
It is necessary to prepare enough food in preparation for winter.
彼は能力だけでなく、優れた人格も備えている。
He has not only ability but also an excellent personality.

Usage Notes

Used when preparing for a future event or when providing necessary equipment.

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