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予
I, beforehand, myself, previous
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Readings
- On’yomi
- シャ、ヨ
- Kun’yomi
- あらかじ・め
Example words
予約
よやく
timer
予定表
よていひょう
schedule board
予定
よてい
plans
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A simplified hook shape — setting something in advance.
Components
Remember "beforehand, in advance" (予) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
予定 (よてい) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 予定 (よてい) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: あらかじ・め — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: シャ、ヨ — common in compound words (熟語).