Korean

준비
Meaning: preparation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

準
備

Example sentences

Are you all ready for your trip?
식사 준비를 위해 상을 차리었다.
I set the table for the meal.
김민준 씨, 회의 준비 다 됐나요?
Mr. Kim Minjun, are the preparations for the meeting all done?
오늘은 동생의 생일을 위해 특별 메뉴를 준비했어요.
Today I prepared a special menu for my younger sibling's birthday.
저는 성공적인 인터뷰를 위해 열심히 준비했습니다.
I diligently prepared for a successful interview.
대학을 갓 졸업한 동생은 취업 준비를 하고 있다.
My younger sibling, who just graduated from university, is preparing for a job.
군인들은 완전 무장을 하고 전투 준비를 마쳤다.
The soldiers were fully armed and finished preparing for battle.
저는 외출 준비를 하고 있어요.
I am getting ready to go out.
여행 가방을 꾸려서 내일 떠날 준비를 했다.
I packed my travel bag and got ready to leave tomorrow.
헬기가 이륙 준비를 하고 있습니다.
The helicopter is preparing for takeoff.

Usage Notes

A common word used for getting ready for any event or activity.

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