予: the kanji for in advance; beforehand
予 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means in advance; beforehand. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
予 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
予 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヨ (yo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 予定よてい · yotei | plan; schedule |
| 予約よやく · yoyaku | reservation |
| 予習よしゅう · yoshū | preparing for class in advance |
| 予報よほう · yohō | forecast |
| 予想よそう · yosō | expectation; prediction |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 今日の予定を教えてください。Kyō no yotei o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me today's schedule.
- レストランを予約しました。Resutoran o yoyaku shimashita.I made a reservation at the restaurant.
- 毎晩、次の授業の予習をしています。Maiban, tsugi no jugyō no yoshū o shite imasu.I prepare for the next class every night.
- 天気予報によると、明日は雨です。Tenki yohō ni yoru to, ashita wa ame desu.According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
- 会議は予想より早く終わった。Kaigi wa yosō yori hayaku owatta.The meeting ended earlier than expected.
Questions about 予
How many strokes does 予 have?
予 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 予?
The on readings are yo (ヨ). 予 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 予?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Time and sequence
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 予
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.