The Meaning of sonaetsukeru [備え付ける] In Japanese

備え付ける
そなえつける
Romaji: sonaetsukeru N3

What does 備え付ける mean?

Translation and Meaning

to install, to furnish, to equip (built-in); to provide as a fixture

Definition

To equip a space or object by attaching components so that they become a permanent part of it, enabling immediate use or functionality.

Type

transitive verb (動詞・他動詞)

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • embedded fixtures or components permanently integrated in devices, furniture, or architecture
  • to equip or furnish with necessary components or fittings
  • to provision in advance or make ready for use
  • figurative sense of provisioning resources or capabilities for future use

Etymology

備える + 付ける form a native Japanese compound, indicating the act of preparing by attaching or affixing

Composition

  • 備える: to prepare or provision
  • 付ける: to attach or affix
  • The combination conveys making something a fixed, prepared feature by attaching it

Usage

Used in formal, technical, and architectural language to describe fixed installations or built-in equipment; patterns include Xを備え付ける to indicate installing components and Xが備え付けられている to indicate a fixture is already installed
💡 Tips
Mnemonic: picture a room with fixtures already secured to the walls—prep (備) plus attach (付) equals built-in practicality, helping recall 備え付ける as a built-in installation.

Variations

  • 設置する (せっちする) — to install, to set up
  • 取り付ける (とりつける) — to attach or mount
  • 装備する (そうびする) — to equip
  • 内蔵する (ないぞうする) — to embed, built-in

Example Phrases

  • 新しい オフィスには 備え付ける 設備を 自分で 選んだ。
    Atarashii Ofisu ni wa sonaetsukeru setsubi o jibun de eranda.
    In the new office, I personally chose the equipment to be installed.
    Lista:
    • 新しい (atarashii) – new
    • オフィスには (ofisu ni wa) – in the office
    • 備え付ける (sonaetsukeru) – to install / to furnish
    • 設備を (setsubi o) – equipment
    • 自分で (jibun de) – by oneself
    • 選んだ。 (eranda) – chose
    Core grammar point: 「備え付ける」 means ‘to install / furnish’; used before a noun to mean ‘equipment to be installed’ (備え付ける 設備).
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