予
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
あらかじ-め
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ヨ
Meaning
Beforehand, previous, i (archaic)
Stroke Count
4 strokes
Examples
予定
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
With 4 strokes, 「予」is easy to write once you learn the stroke order. Practice writing it 5 times daily until it becomes automatic.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「予」has both On-yomi (ヨ) and Kun-yomi (あらかじ-め). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「予」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「予」?+
On-yomi: ヨ. Kun-yomi: あらかじ-め.
What does 「予」mean in Japanese?+
「予」means "Beforehand, previous, i (archaic)". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「予」have?+
「予」is written with 4 strokes.
Is 「予」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「予」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「予」?+
Yes: 予定. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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