予
予·beforehand, in advance
- On-yomi
- ヨ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 予定 | よてい | plan, schedule |
| 予習 | よしゅう | preparation for a lesson |
| 予約 | よやく | reservation, booking |
| 予想 | よそう | expectation, prediction |
Example sentences
週末の予定はまだ決まっていません。
しゅうまつのよていはまだきまっていません。
My plans for the weekend aren't decided yet.
レストランを予約しておきます。
レストランをよやくしておきます。
I'll book the restaurant in advance.
結果は予想と違っていた。
けっかはよそうとちがっていた。
The result was different from what I had expected.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Confusing 予習 (studying before class) with 復習 (reviewing after class)
- Saying 予定する for booking a restaurant — the word is 予約する
Memory aid
Picture it
A small hook hanging ready before anything happens — 予 always means 'ahead of time'.
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