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N2 Adverb

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

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    1. Adverb

      1. 1.

        beforehand, in advance, ahead of time, previously

        Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    予め 【あらかじめ】

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      • あ

      • ら

      • か

      • じ

      • め

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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 beforehand.

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