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備

備 — equip, provision, preparation

Learn the correct stroke order for 備 (equip), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 512 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ビbi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)そな.えるsonaeru、そな.わるsonawaru、つぶさ.にtsubusani
Strokes12
Radical人
Frequency#356
Meaningsequip, provision, preparation

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

軍備ぐんびarmaments; military preparationsnoun
警備けいびdefense; defence; guardnoun
守備しゅびdefense; defencenoun
準備じゅんびpreparation; arrangements; getting readynoun
整備せいびmaintenance; servicingnoun
設備せつびequipment; facilities; installationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 備 (equip) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 備 is #356, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

軍備ぐんび — armaments; military preparations
警備けいび — defense; defence; guard
守備しゅび — defense; defence

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 備 have?

The kanji 備 (equip) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 備?

備 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 備 mean?

備 means: equip, provision, preparation. On'yomi readings: ビ. Kun'yomi readings: そな.える, そな.わる, つぶさ.に.

What JLPT level is 備?

備 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.