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備わる

そなわる

N2be equipped · possess

Examples

この宿には大きな浴場と休憩室が備わっている。

彼には人をまとめる力が生まれつき備わっていた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 備わる is read そなわる. It means being equipped with a facility or possessing a quality or ability.
  • Basic usage: It describes facilities provided at lodging and an innate ability to lead people.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Equipped with facilities
    • 浴場と休憩室が備わっている means the lodging is equipped with a bath and a lounge.
  • Possessing an ability
    • 力が生まれつき備わっていた means the ability to lead people was present from birth.

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