身支度(みじたく)

みじたく
noun/suru-verb
getting ready; dressing oneself
1. getting ready; dressing oneself; grooming
the process of preparing oneself to go out, including dressing, grooming, and gathering belongings
身支度(みじたく)を整(ととの)えて出(で)かけた。
I got ready and went out.
朝(あさ)の身支度(みじたく)に30分(ぷん)かかる。
It takes me 30 minutes to get ready in the morning.
急(いそ)いで身支度(みじたく)をして出(で)た。
I hurriedly got ready and left.

身支度(みじたく) refers to the process of getting dressed and ready to go out.

COMPOSITION:

  • 身(み): Body, self
  • 支度(したく): Preparation

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 身支度(みじたく)を整(ととの)える (to get oneself ready)
  • 身支度(みじたく)をする (to get ready)
  • 朝(あさ)の身支度(みじたく) (morning preparations)
  • 身支度(みじたく)に時間(じかん)がかかる (to take time getting ready)

WHAT IT INCLUDES:

  • Getting dressed
  • Grooming (hair, makeup)
  • Gathering necessary items
  • General preparation to leave the house

SIMILAR TERMS:

  • 準備(じゅんび) (preparation - more general)
  • 支度(したく)/仕度(したく) (preparation - broader)
  • 着替(きが)え (changing clothes - more specific)
  • 身(み)だしなみ (personal grooming/appearance)

REGISTER: Neutral. Common in everyday conversation.

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Added 2026.1.22 14:13
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