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N3
On: Kun: あらかじ

Memory Aid

'Yo' — Think 'YOu' need to prepare BEFOREHAND.

The top part of 予 looks like a thought bubble or a person's head, while the bottom resembles a stand. Imagine laying out your plans or predictions on a stand in your mind, *beforehand*.

Vocabulary

予定よていplan, schedule
予約よやくreservation
予報よほうforecast
予算よさんbudget
予めあらかじめbeforehand, in advance

Example Sentences

明日の予定は何ですか。

What are your plans for tomorrow?

レストランを予約しました。

I made a reservation for the restaurant.

明日の天気予報は晴れです。

Tomorrow's weather forecast is sunny.

会議の前に、予め資料を読んでください。

Please read the materials beforehand, before the meeting.

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