予習
よしゅう · yoshuu (also spelled yoshu)
Preparation for a lesson
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How it’s used
Used in educational contexts to refer to preparing for a class by studying beforehand, often assigned by teachers.
Commonly confused with 復習 (fukushuu, review), which means reviewing after class.
Example sentences
明日の授業のために予習をします。
I will prepare for tomorrow's class.
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予習をしないで授業に出た。
I went to class without preparing.
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What does 予習 mean?
Preparation for a lesson.
How do you pronounce 予習?
よしゅう (yoshuu). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 予習?
JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.
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