Vocabulary

What does 予め (あらかじめ, arakajime) mean?

予め (あらかじめ, arakajime) means in advance, beforehand.

Quick facts
Readingあらかじめ
Romajiarakajime
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
あらかじめ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonarakajime

in advance, beforehand

  1. 1adverb beforehand; in advance; ahead of time

Example sentences

  • I explained the rules beforehand.

  • Please make a reservation in advance.

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