Stroke Order
Meaning
Equip, Provision, Preparation
On'yomi (音読み)
び
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
そな.える, そな.わる, つぶさ.に
Stroke Count
12 strokes

備 in useful words

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準備じゅんび
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
整備せいび
maintenance; servicing
設備せつび
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements

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