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(now rare) Preparation for the future; good governance, foresight. / The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature etc.).

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providence

Source Word

providence

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

archaic countable uncountable

Japanese Meaning

将来に対する備えや配慮、先見の明 / 神（またはその他の存在）による摂理、すなわち神の注意深い支配と導き

Her providence in storing extra grain and repairing the roof during autumn proved decisive when the harsh winter arrived.

彼女が秋に余分な穀物を蓄え、屋根を修理するという入念な備えをしていたことは、厳しい冬が訪れたときに決定的だった。

Sense（1）

(now rare) Preparation for the future; good governance, foresight.

Sense（2）

The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature etc.).

Sense（3）

A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention.

Sense（4）

Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality.

His providence in saving for his old age is exemplary.

providences

（ plural ）