1.
fully prepared; all set; everything in readiness
A state where all preparations are complete and nothing is left to do. Expresses thorough readiness.
準備万端だ。
I'm all set.
旅行の準備万端が整った。
All the travel preparations are in order.
準備万端で試合に臨んだのに、結果は散々だった。
Despite being fully prepared for the match, the result was terrible.
Composed of 準備 (preparation) + 万端 (everything, all matters). 万端 literally means 'ten thousand ends' — every loose end is tied up. Often used as a predicate with だ or as an adverbial modifier.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 準備万端だ: to be all set
- 準備万端が整う: all preparations come together
- 準備万端で臨む: to face something fully prepared
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 万全: perfect, flawless (describes the state of readiness itself, not specifically preparations)
- 用意周到: thoroughly prepared (emphasizes careful planning rather than completion of tasks)
USAGE:
Can function as a noun (準備万端が整った) or as a な-adjective-like predicate (準備万端だ). Often used with an optimistic or confident tone.