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beforehand, in advance
Done before the time when something else happens.
予め予約が必要です。
You need to make a reservation in advance.
予め準備しておいた。
I prepared beforehand.
予めご了承ください。
Please understand in advance.
Formal expression often used in notices
予め is an adverb meaning "in advance" or "beforehand," emphasizing preparation before the main event.
KANJI NOTE:
Written with 予 (beforehand/in advance). Also commonly written entirely in hiragana: あらかじめ.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 予め + verb: to do something in advance
- 予め + noun + が必要: X is required in advance
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 予め予約する: to reserve in advance
- 予め準備する: to prepare beforehand
- 予めご了承ください: Please understand in advance (formal notice)
- 予め確認する: to confirm in advance
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 前もって: beforehand (casual)
- 事前に: in advance (formal)
REGISTER:
Slightly formal; common in business, notices, and instructions.