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備
備 (readings: び, そな; Japanese kanji) means “prepare / equip”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 準備 (preparation).
What does 備 mean?
| Kanji | 備 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | prepare / equip |
| Readings | び, そな |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 備
備 is read び or そな depending on the word.
Example words with 備
| Example | 準備 (preparation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14