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予
予 (readings: よ; Japanese kanji) means “beforehand / in advance”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 予定 (schedule).
What does 予 mean?
| Kanji | 予 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | beforehand / in advance |
| Readings | よ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 予
予 is read よ depending on the word.
Example words with 予
| Example | 予定 (schedule) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14