あらかじめ
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あらかじめ
arakajime
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beforehand; in advance; previously
N1
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JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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arakajime
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51193
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📝 Usage Notes
beforehand; in advance; previously
📖 How to use it
Used to emphasize that something is done or prepared before the main event, like 'in advance' or 'beforehand'.
Attaches to
Adverb; placed before the verb or clause it modifies. No conjugation needed.
あらかじめ is an adverb meaning 'in advance' or 'beforehand'. It stresses that an action or preparation is done ahead of time to avoid problems later. It often appears in business, planning, or procedural contexts, and is more formal than alternatives like 前もって or 先に. You'll hear it in announcements, instructions, or when someone explains a step that must be taken early.
会議の資料はあらかじめ配布しておきます。
Kaigi no shiryō wa arakajime haifu shite okimasu.
I will distribute the meeting materials in advance.
あらかじめ予約しないと、そのレストランには入れないよ。
Arakajime yoyaku shinai to, sono resutoran ni wa hairenai yo.
If you don't make a reservation beforehand, you can't get into that restaurant.
説明会に参加する場合は、あらかじめ申し込みが必要です。
Setsumeikai ni sanka suru baai wa, arakajime mōshikomi ga hitsuyō desu.
If you attend the information session, you need to register in advance.
Not 前もって (maemotte)
あらかじめ is more formal and often implies systematic preparation, while 前もって is neutral and common in speech. Both mean 'in advance,' but あらかじめ is typical in written or business language.
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Somewhat formal; used in spoken Japanese in business or official contexts, but also appears in written instructions and announcements.
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あらかじめ
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern あらかじめ mean?
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Beforehand; in advance; previously
What JLPT level is あらかじめ?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use あらかじめ in a sentence?
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Attach あらかじめ (arakajime) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is あらかじめ formal or casual Japanese?
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あらかじめ is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember あらかじめ long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.