“Ahead of time” in Japanese
Short answer
Ahead of time in Japanese is “予め” (arakajime). Full meaning: beforehand, in advance, ahead of time, previously.
Other ways to say “Ahead of time” in Japanese
早めに
hayameni a little early, earlier than usual, ahead of time, in good time; rather quickly, a little faster than usual
前もって
maemotte in advance, beforehand, previously, ahead of time
預じめ
arakajime beforehand, in advance, ahead of time, previously
あらかじめ
arakajime beforehand, in advance, ahead of time, previously
先に
sakini previously, before, earlier, formerly, recently; first, before (something or someone else), ahead (of), earlier; beforehand, in advance, ahead of time
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