Japanese

そうび
Meaning: equipment; equipping
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

装
備

Example sentences

He prepared his climbing gear and headed for the snowy mountains.
最新の装備を手に入れた彼は、今や無敵だ。
Having obtained the latest equipment, he is now invincible.
冬山に登る際は、十分な装備と経験が必要です。
Sufficient equipment and experience are necessary when climbing mountains in winter.
その軍艦の竿檣には探照灯が装備されていた。
A searchlight was installed on the mast of that warship.

Usage Notes

Refers to the tools, weapons, or gear necessary for a specific purpose like travel, military, or sports.

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