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予
beforehand · previously · prepare · prediction
N3On: よ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.