予(あらかじ)めbeforehand, in advance, previously

明日(あした)の弁当(べんとう)を今(いま)から予(あらかじ)め用意(ようい)する予定(よてい)です。

I plan to prepare tomorrow's lunch box in advance from now. {beforehand, in advance, previously}

結婚式(けっこんしき)を欠席(けっせき)する人(ひと)は予(あらかじ)め連絡(れんらく)しておくべきです。

People who are going to miss the wedding ceremony should contact in advance. {beforehand, in advance, previously}

観客(かんきゃく)が上演(じょうえん)中(ちゅう)にスマホを弄(いじく)らないように予(あらかじ)め注意(ちゅうい)をする。

We will warn the audience in advance not to play with their smartphones during the performance. {beforehand, in advance, previously}

テストで良(よ)い点(てん)を取(と)れました。予(あらかじ)めテスト勉強(べんきょう)をした甲斐(かい)があります。

I was able to score well on the test. The effort I put into studying for the test in advance was worthwhile. {beforehand, in advance, previously}

そういえばあのレストランは予(あらかじ)め予約(よやく)をしておかないと入(はい)れないそうです。

Speaking of which, I heard that you can't get into that restaurant unless you make a reservation in advance. {beforehand, in advance, previously}