に備えて (ni-sonaete): In preparation for; in case of
に備えて (ni-sonaete)
Meaning
In preparation for; in case of
Formation and usage
N + に備えて／に備える
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Describes advance preparation for an expected event or a possible risk.
Examples
会議に備えて、必要な道具をそろえた。
I assembled the necessary equipment in preparation for the meeting.
試験に備えて、必要な道具をそろえた。
I assembled the necessary equipment in preparation for the exam.
研修に備えて、必要な道具をそろえた。
I assembled the necessary equipment in preparation for the training session.
発表会に備えて、必要な道具をそろえた。
I assembled the necessary equipment in preparation for the presentation event.
面接に備えて、必要な道具をそろえた。
I assembled the necessary equipment in preparation for the interview.
How related patterns differ
が気になる is a spontaneous concern; に気をつける is deliberate caution. に備えて prepares; に任せる entrusts. にかこつけて uses a pretext, を押して overcomes a barrier, をものともせず is undaunted, をよそに disregards, and にかまけて neglects other duties.