🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

準備する

Pronunciation / Transliteration: junbi suru

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Prepare/prɪˈpɛr/
verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女は今晩の夕食の準備をしなければなりません。"

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make something ready for use or consideration.

    "She needs to prepare the presentation for the meeting."
  2. 2

    To arrange or plan in advance.

    "They prepared a detailed itinerary for their trip."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'prepare' originates from the Latin 'praeparare', which means 'to make ready'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting a historical shift from a focus on physical readiness to a broader sense of mental and emotional preparation.

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