備え
そなえ
Meanings
- Noun preparation; provision; arrangements
- defenses; guard; defensive posture
- military formation; troop arrangement; deployment
Kanji
- 備 prepare. Read as そなえる.
Example sentences
- このお金は、もしものときの備えです。
This money is for a rainy day. - 備えあれば憂いなし。
Forewarned is forearmed. - 彼女は老後の備えをした。
She provided for her old age. - 備えあれば患いなし。
Lay up for a rainy day. - 来る途中、お店に寄って食材を買って来たんです。備えあれば憂いなし、です。
On the way we dropped in at the shops and bought foodstuffs. They say well prepared means no worries.
Common phrases
Words containing 備え
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