1.
in advance, beforehand, previously
Before the relevant time or event; ahead of time.
前もって連絡してください。
Please contact us in advance.
前もって予約する必要がある。
It's necessary to make a reservation in advance.
前もって準備しておけばよかった。
I wish I had prepared in advance.
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 前もって (in advance, beforehand)
- あらかじめ (in advance, previously - slightly more formal)
- 事前に (beforehand, in advance - formal)
- 先に (first, beforehand - casual)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 前もって連絡する (to contact in advance)
- 前もって準備する (to prepare in advance)
- 前もって確認する (to confirm in advance)
- 前もってお{知らせする (to notify in advance - polite)
NOTE:
Can also be written as 予め前もって though this is redundant.