English–Japanese

“in advance” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimaemotte

Example

必要な物を前もって準備します。hitsu yō na mono o mae mo tte jun bi shi ma su

I prepare what I need in advance.

Illustration for 前もって (in advance)

How to say “in advance” in Japanese

“In advance” in Japanese is 前もって (maemotte).

Marks an action as completed before the time when it is needed or expected.

Full entry for 前もって: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 前もって

会議の資料を前もって確認しておきます。kai gi no shi ryō o mae mo tte kaku nin shi te o ki ma su

I will check the meeting materials in advance.

Tips for using 前もって

  • In planning language, 前もって (maemotte) often appears in notices and instructions to show that a task should be completed before a stated time.

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