Japanese

ようい
Meaning: preparation; arrangements; getting ready
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

明日の旅行の用意はもう終わりましたか。
Have you finished the preparations for tomorrow's trip yet?
せっかく用意したのに、誰も来なかった。
Even though I went to the trouble of preparing, no one came.
もう一人、予備の選手を用意した。
We prepared one more substitute player.
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.
昼食は各自で用意してください。
Please prepare your own lunch.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of preparing or the things prepared. Commonly used as '用意する' (to prepare).

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