予
JLPT N3
Beforehand
Readings
On’yomi: ヨ (yo)
Kun’yomi: あらかじ(め) (arakaji(me))
• あらかじ(め) – beforehand, in advance
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
予定
よてい
schedule
予想
よそう
prediction
予算
よさん
budget
予約
よやく
reservation
予防
よぼう
prevention
Example Sentences
予定があります。
よてい が あります。
I have plans.
予想します。
よそう します。
I predict.
予算を立てます。
よさん を たてます。
I make a budget.
予約します。
よやく します。
I make a reservation.
病気を予防します。
びょうき を よぼう します。
I prevent illness.
Cultural Note
🔮 予 reflects the Japanese emphasis on preparation, foresight, and planning ahead.
• In everyday life, from making reservations (予約) to budgeting (予算), careful planning is highly valued.
• In language, it often combines with action words to convey planned or expected events.
• This kanji embodies the cultural trait of anticipating needs and acting in advance, a principle deeply embedded in Japanese society.
• In everyday life, from making reservations (予約) to budgeting (予算), careful planning is highly valued.
• In language, it often combines with action words to convey planned or expected events.
• This kanji embodies the cultural trait of anticipating needs and acting in advance, a principle deeply embedded in Japanese society.