予 — Beforehand
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When you learn (習) the material beforehand (予), you are doing preparation for class.
Thinking about a period of time (期) beforehand (予) creates an expectation.
Frequently Asked Questions About 予 (Beforehand)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 予 (Beforehand)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 予 ("Beforehand", read as よ) is: Yoko (よ), the babysitter in Arabic-carpenter-jeans (あらかじ) is so popular, she must be booked in advance... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 予 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 予 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 予 means "Beforehand". Its primary reading is よ (On'yomi: よ; Kun'yomi: あらかじ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 予?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 予 include: 予習 (よしゅう - preparation for a lesson), 予期 (よき - expectation, assume will happen, forecast).
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