425.予

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予

1. Meaning and Reading

  • beforehand
  • Onyomi : よ
  • Kunyomi : あらかじめ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 子 : child

A child (子) foretelling the future — symbolizing 'beforehand'.

予 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

天気予報 てんきよほう
weather forecast

I check the weather forecast before going out.

予定 よてい
plan

I decide tomorrow’s plan.

予め あらかじめ
in advance, beforehand

Please contact me in advance.