Quick answer
予 is the kanji for "Beforehand". A common reading is あらかじ.め (arakajime). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Beforehand
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 予 represents 'BEFOREHAND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of beforehand.
On-reading: よ — remember this sound by associating it with beforehand. Kun-reading: あらかじ.め.
Example Sentences
天気予報では雨だそうです。
てんきよほうではあめだそうです。
According to the weather forecast, it will rain.
予算内で旅行の計画を立てました。
よさんないでりょこうのけいかくをたてました。
I made travel plans within the budget.
Vocabulary using 予
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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