Meaning and Usage
"提供" (ていきょう) is a formal verb meaning "to provide" or "to offer." It is commonly used in business, government, and service contexts where something is supplied or made available to others.
Common Collocations
- 提供する: to provide or offer something
- サービスを提供する: to provide a service
- 情報を提供する: to provide information
Usage Notes
This word is often used in formal or written Japanese rather than casual conversation. It implies a deliberate act of supplying or making something available, often with a sense of responsibility or official capacity.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 提供 with verbs like あげる or くれる, which also mean "to give," but 提供 is more formal and often used for services, information, or resources rather than personal gifts.