How to say "prepared" in Japanese

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  • 良いよいJLPT N5approx.Common
    i-adjectiveThe fuller shape, also seen in writing. Its 'prepared' sense is really 'ready' or 'all set' — everything in a satisfactory state — as when checking that arrangements are complete before starting.
  • いいJLPT N5approx.Common
    i-adjective (よい/いい)The shape the word takes in speech. Same 'ready, all set' sense: asking whether someone is ready, or saying that the present state is fine as it is — not 'having made preparations'.
    "I'm going to see your father today, about career counselling." "You don't need to bother with that."

These are the same word in two shapes: 「いい」 is the shape used in speech, 「良い」 the fuller shape seen in writing; for 'prepared' they mean 'ready, all set' — not 'having made preparations in advance'.

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