装備|そうびsoubi[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Definitions
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbequipment
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 装備する（そうびする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 装備します（そうびします） |
| Negative (nai) | 装備しない（そうびしない） |
| polite (masen) | 装備しません（そうびしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 装備せず・装備せぬ（そうびせず・そうびせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 装備した（そうびした） |
| polite (mashita) | 装備しました（そうびしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 装備しなかった（そうびしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 装備しませんでした（そうびしませんでした） |
| Te form | 装備して（そうびして） |
| Potential | 装備できる（そうびできる） |
| Passive | 装備される（そうびされる） |
| Causative | 装備させる（そうびさせる） |
| Causative passive | 装備させられる（そうびさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 装備すれば（そうびすれば） |
| tara | 装備したら（そうびしたら） |
| Volitional | 装備しよう（そうびしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 装備しましょう（そうびしましょう） |
| Imperative | 装備しろ（そうびしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym備えるそなえるNeutralTo possess or prepare for something, as in 「災害に備える」; 「装備」 is equipping with gear.
- Synonym設備せつびNeutralFacilities installed in a building or plant, as in 「設備投資」; 「装備」 is gear readied for an activity.
- Synonym装具そうぐWrittenWritten style: gear worn or attached, such as harnesses or orthotic braces; 「装備」 is broader.
- Synonym備え付けるそなえつけるNeutralTo install something for regular use in a set place, as in 「消火器を備え付ける」; 「装備」 is broader.
- Related機器ききNeutralRefers to machines and instruments themselves; 「装備」 is the act of equipping or the equipment provided.
- Related装着そうちゃくNeutralInstalling or putting something on, as in 「チェーン装着」; 「装備」 is about the overall set of gear.
- Related設けるもうけるNeutralTo set up or establish things such as organizations or rules; 「装備」 is about equipping with gear.
- Related設置せっちNeutralSetting up or installing facilities, as in 「委員会を設置」; 「装備」 centers on the gear provided.
- Related武装ぶそうNeutralArming oneself with weapons; 「装備」 is not limited to weapons.
- Related道具どうぐNeutralTools and utensils, usually single items; 「装備」 is the gear equipped for a purpose.
- Related用品ようひんNeutralArticles for a particular use, as in 「スポーツ用品」; 「装備」 stresses gear readied for an activity.
- Related機材きざいNeutralMachinery and gear for a task, as in 「撮影機材」; 「装備」 is the general term for equipping.
- Related据えるすえるNeutralTo place and fix something in position, as in 「腰を据える」; 「装備」 means equipping.
- RelatedはめるNeutralTo fit into, insert, or slip on; 「装備」 is about being equipped as a whole.
- Related装置そうちNeutralA device or mechanism; 「装備」 stresses the gear equipped for a purpose.
- Related備品びひんNeutralItems and furnishings supplied by a workplace or school, as in 「会社の備品」; 「装備」 is gear for an activity.
- Related取り付けるとりつけるNeutralA verb for fitting or installing a part or piece of equipment, as in 「エアコンを取り付ける」; 「装備」 is about being equipped overall.
- RelatedしつらえるWrittenWritten style: to furnish and arrange a space, as in 「部屋を設える」; 「装備」 means equipping with gear.
- Related作り付けるつくりつけるNeutralTo install something as a fixed, non-removable part, as in 「作り付けの棚」; 「装備」 is broader.
- Antonym解除かいじょNeutralContrasts with 「装備」 mainly in set phrases like 「武装解除」 (disarming); on its own it means lifting restrictions or cancelling a contract.
- Antonym撤去てっきょNeutralRemoving or dismantling facilities and structures; opposite of 「装備」 in setting up versus taking away.
Use 「装備」 for weapons, tools, or equipment readied for a purpose, as in 「登山の装備」. For the facilities of a place, choose 「設備」; to install a part or unit, use 「取り付ける」; for putting gear on or attaching it, 「装着」. The other words name specific items or actions: 「機器」 and 「機材」 are machines and gear, 「道具」 and 「用品」 are tools and supplies, 「装置」 a device, 「装具」 body gear, 「備品」 office items. To strip arms, say 「武装解除」; to remove facilities, 「撤去」.
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