備え付ける・備えつける|そなえつけるsonaetsukeru[5]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Which spelling to use
備え付ける備え付ける is the more common written form of the two and the form beginners should generally choose when writing.
備えつける備えつける is a less common written form of the same word, so learners will generally encounter and use 備え付ける more often.
Definitions
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 備え付ける（そなえつける） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 備え付けます（そなえつけます） |
| Negative (nai) | 備え付けない（そなえつけない） |
| polite (masen) | 備え付けません（そなえつけません） |
| classical zu / nu | 備え付けず・備え付けぬ（そなえつけず・そなえつけぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 備え付けた（そなえつけた） |
| polite (mashita) | 備え付けました（そなえつけました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 備え付けなかった（そなえつけなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 備え付けませんでした（そなえつけませんでした） |
| Te form | 備え付けて（そなえつけて） |
| Potential | 備え付けられる（そなえつけられる） |
| Passive | 備え付けられる（そなえつけられる） |
| Causative | 備え付けさせる（そなえつけさせる） |
| Causative passive | 備え付けさせられる（そなえつけさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 備え付ければ（そなえつければ） |
| tara | 備え付けたら（そなえつけたら） |
| Volitional | 備え付けよう（そなえつけよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 備え付けましょう（そなえつけましょう） |
| Imperative | 備え付けろ（そなえつけろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym備えるそなえるNeutralBroader in scope: it covers preparing or having what is needed (「非常食を備える」), while 「備え付ける」 is about keeping something on hand in a place for use.
- Synonym据え付けるすえつけるNeutralPlaces something and fixes it so it will not move (「機械を据え付ける」), regardless of the equipment's size; the headword stresses keeping it ready for use.
- Synonym設けるもうけるNeutralSets up or establishes something, abstract or concrete (「規則を設ける」「窓口を設ける」); the headword is for keeping equipment in place for use.
- Synonym設置せっちNeutralA noun (also with する) for setting up or installing (「AEDを設置する」); it leans formal, while 「備え付ける」 is a plain verb.
- Synonym据えるすえるNeutralPlaces something firmly in position (「花瓶を据える」); the point is setting it down steadily, rather than keeping it on hand for use like the headword.
- SynonymしつらえるWrittenMostly seen in written/formal prose: it furnishes or arranges a space with a touch of care and style (「部屋をしつらえる」), rather than practical installation of equipment.
- RelatedはめるNeutralFits something into a hole or frame (「窓ガラスをはめる」); the point is a snug fit inside something, not keeping equipment in place for use.
- Related作り付けるつくりつけるNeutralFixes something in place as a built-in that cannot be removed (「棚を作り付ける」); mostly used for furniture.
- Related取り付けるとりつけるNeutralThe most general word for installing something (「エアコンを取り付ける」); 「備え付ける」 instead stresses keeping it in place ready for use.
- Antonym取り外すとりはずすNeutralDetaches or removes something that has been fitted (「棚を取り外す」); it is the opposite of 「備え付ける」.
- Antonym撤去するNeutralRemoves or clears away equipment (「設備を撤去する」); it is the opposite of 「備え付ける」.
Use 「備え付ける」 for keeping equipment or fixtures permanently in a place, ready for use (「各部屋に消火器を備え付ける」「備え付けの家具」). To install something, 「取り付ける」 is the most general choice; to place and fix it in position, 「据え付ける」. The opposite is 「取り外す」.
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