Illustration: In an apartment dining area, a parent finishes spreading a washable sheet beneath a toddler's high chair before setting down the child's first bowl of noodles. The toddler is clean, the bowl remains untouched, and the floor covering is already secured at every corner.

JLPT N2adverbLevel estimated by Bebop

あらかじめ

arakajime

beforehand, in advance

Example sentences

  1. 私わたしたちはあらかじめスナックを用意よういしておいた。

    We prepared snacks beforehand.

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  2. 休暇きゅうかの計画けいかくを予あらかじめ立たてている。

    We are making advance plans for our holidays.

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  3. あらかじめ電話でんわをしておくべきでしたね。

    You should have telephoned in advance.

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