備
equip · provision · preparation
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Person preparing.
Symbolism
Preparation, supplies, equipment. Represents preparing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
才色兼備
さいしょくけんび
(a woman) being gifted with both intelligence and beauty; (a woman) being gifted with both intelligence and beauty
知勇兼備
ちゆうけんび
having both wisdom and courage; having both wisdom and courage
文武兼備
ぶんぶけんび
well up in both literary and military (martial) arts; well skilled in wielding both the sword and the pen; well up in both literary and military (martial) arts
Proverbs & Idioms
備えあれば憂いなし
そなえあればうれいなし
Preparedness prevents worry
Being prepared eliminates anxiety
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 備 mean in Japanese?
備 means equip, provision, preparation.
How do you read 備?
On'yomi: ビ (BI). Kun'yomi: そな.える、そな.わる、つぶさ.に (sonaeru, sonawaru, tsubusani).
How many strokes does 備 have?
備 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 備 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 備 (equip, provision, preparation) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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