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What is the Kanji for 'Beforehand'? | 予

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Beforehand', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Beforehand' is 予.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beforehand

    Reading

    kunyomiあらかじ

    arakaji

    onyomi

    yo

    Parts

    Barb Second (乙)Katakana ma

    Example Word

    予め: beforehand. The Japanese adverb '予め (あらかじめ)' means 'beforehand' or 'in advance'. It is used to indicate that something is done or prepared prior to a certain event or situation. This word is often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize preparation or prior knowledge. For example: Please prepare the documents beforehand「書類を予め準備しておいてください」(しょるいをあらかじめじゅんびしておいてください). We had already discussed it beforehand「私たちは予めそれを話し合っていました」(わたしたちはあらかじめそれをはなしあっていました). The nuance of '予め' often implies a sense of readiness or foresight, making it a useful word in planning or organizational contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    647

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Barb

    radical

    Meaning

    Second

    Radical Form Of

    radical

    Meaning

    Katakana ma

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Field

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deposit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, Preface

Words Using

This kanji is used in 13 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 13 kanji contain the part 亅 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Small

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moon, Month

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Water

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    kanji

    Meaning

    Red

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Talent, Age

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dispute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Body, Self

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measurement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Street

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 予 mean?

予 means 'Beforehand'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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