備えあれば憂えなし そなえあればうれえなし Also written 備え有れば憂え無し Meanings Expression if you are prepared you don't have to worry; 'tis good to have a shelter against every storm; when one is prepared, difficulties do not come Kanji 備 prepare. Read as そなえる. 憂 melancholy. Read as うれえる. Word lists Proverbs Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists