training; education; upbringing
stocking up; laying in
preparation (e.g. ingredients)
girl studying to become a geisha
「仕込み」 has another reading with different meanings.
今日は味噌の仕込みをします。
Today I will prepare miso (start the brewing process).
お酒の仕込みは冬が一番いいです。
Winter is the best time for sake brewing preparation.
パン作りの仕込みに時間がかかった。
The bread-making preparation took a long time.