用 意 周 到(よういしゅうとう)

よういしゅうとう

na-adjective, noun

thoroughly prepared, meticulous

formal

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(よういしゅうとう)な計画(けいかく)だ。

It's a meticulously prepared plan.

彼女(かのじょ)は用意周到(よういしゅうとう)に準備(じゅんび)を進(すす)めた。

She proceeded with her preparations meticulously.

犯人(はんにん)は用意周到(よういしゅうとう)に証拠(しょうこ)を隠滅(いんめつ)していた。

The culprit had meticulously destroyed the evidence.

A yojijukugo (四字熟語(よじじゅくご)) combining 用意(ようい) (preparation) and 周到(しゅうとう) (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(よういしゅうとう)な人(ひと): a well-prepared person
用意周到(よういしゅうとう)な作戦(さくせん): a meticulously planned operation
用意周到(よういしゅうとう)に行動(こうどう)する: to act with thorough preparation

Similar words

周到(しゅうとう): thorough, careful — the second half of this compound, usable on its own
万全(ばんぜん): perfect, flawless — emphasizes completeness of preparation
念入(ねんい)り: careful, thorough — emphasizes taking extra care with details

Related Words

Compare: 万全(ばんぜん) (perfect, flawless)

Compare: 念入(ねんい)り (careful, thorough)

Compare: 準備万端(じゅんびばんたん) (fully prepared)

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Added 2026.3.27 14:31 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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