1.
thoroughly prepared, meticulous, well-prepared
Describes someone or something that is carefully and completely prepared, with no detail overlooked. A four-character compound (yojijukugo) expressing thoroughness in preparation.
用意周到な計画だ。
It's a meticulously prepared plan.
彼女は用意周到に準備を進めた。
She proceeded with her preparations meticulously.
犯人は用意周到に証拠を隠滅していた。
The culprit had meticulously destroyed the evidence.
A yojijukugo (四字熟語) combining 用意 (preparation) and 周到 (thorough, careful). It is always positive in describing the quality of preparation, though it can be used for both good and bad actors (e.g., a criminal who planned carefully).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 用意周到な人: a well-prepared person
- 用意周到な作戦: a meticulously planned operation
- 用意周到に行動する: to act with thorough preparation
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 周到: thorough, careful — the second half of this compound, usable on its own
- 万全: perfect, flawless — emphasizes completeness of preparation
- 念入り: careful, thorough — emphasizes taking extra care with details