1.
to make plans; to set up a schedule; to plan ahead
To create or arrange a plan or schedule for future activities. The verb 立てる here means to set up or establish.
A common collocation pairing 予定 ('plan, schedule') with 立てる ('to set up, establish'). This is the standard way to express making plans or setting a schedule in Japanese. The verb 立てる is ichidan.
Common collocations
- 旅行の予定を立てる: to plan a trip
- 勉強の予定を立てる: to make a study plan
- 年間の予定を立てる: to set up a yearly schedule
- 無理のない予定を立てる: to make a reasonable plan
Similar words
- 計画を立てる: to make a plan — more formal and often used for larger, more structured plans
- 日程を決める: to set a schedule — focuses on fixing dates
- 段取りをつける: to make arrangements — emphasizes practical preparation steps
Usage
In everyday conversation, 予定を立てる is the most natural way to talk about planning. It can refer to anything from casual weekend plans to structured work schedules.