準備をする
junbi o suru
The English phrase "get ready" is translated into Japanese as 準備をする (junbi o suru).
The phrase is used to express the action of making ready or preparing for something.
Meaning: to make ready or prepare (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun 準備 (junbi) means "preparation".
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form is 準備をする. The past tense of this form is 準備した, meaning "got ready" or "prepared". To turn the phrase into a polite request, use the form 準備してください.
How do you pronounce it?
junbi o suru
Did you know?
- The term 準備万端 (junbi bantan) is a common four-character idiom used to describe being 'perfectly prepared' or 'all set'.
- The phrase 準備中 (junbi-chu) is frequently seen on signs hanging in restaurant windows to tell customers the shop is not yet open and is still getting ready.
- While 準備をする is perfect for tasks, if you are getting ready to leave the house, Japanese speakers often use 支度をする (shitaku o suru) instead.
Examples in context
- 会議の前に、準備してください。Please get ready before the meeting.
- もうすぐ始まりますので、用意してください。As we are starting soon, please get ready.
- パーティーの準備をする。Paatii no junbi o suru.I will prepare for the party.
- 旅行の準備をする。Ryokou no junbi o suru.I'm getting ready for the trip.
- 明日までに準備をする。Ashita made ni junbi o suru.I will get ready by tomorrow.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are at home before going out.
- 美咲 Misaki健太、準備をする時間はありますか？Kenta, junbi o suru jikan wa arimasu ka?Kenta, do you have time to get ready?
- 健太 Kentaはい、もうすぐ終わりますよ。Hai, mō sugu owarimasu yo.Yes, I'll be finished soon.
- 美咲 Misaki急いで準備をしてね。Isoide junbi o shite ne.Please get ready quickly.
- 健太 Kentaわかりました。すぐに行きます。Wakarimashita. Sugu ni ikimasu.I understand. I'll be there soon.
