Translation and Meaning of: 予定 - yotei

The Japanese word 「予定」 (yotei) is often used to describe plans, agendas, or schedules. It is composed of two distinct kanji: 「予」 (yo), which can be translated as "before" or "previous," and 「定」 (tei), which means "to determine" or "to fix." Thus, the combination of the two kanji conveys the idea of something that has been previously determined or scheduled, invoking thoughts of planned activities or events for the future.

The etymology of 「予」 reflects the idea of anticipation. This kanji is often used in words related to forecasting and planning, such as 「予測」 (yosoku), which means to guess or predict. On the other hand, 「定」 reflects stability or firm decision, being a component in words like 「決定」 (kettei), which means decision. Together, they give rise to the concept of something that has been decided in advance, perfectly integrating to form the word 「予定」.

In the Japanese cultural context, organization and punctuality are strongly revered values, and the word 「予定」 reinforces this importance. Having a 「予定」 not only helps with personal organization but also reflects respect for others' time. It is common in Japan for people to share their 「予定」 to ensure that commitments and meetings occur efficiently. Thus, the use of 「予定」 is firmly rooted in both language and social customs, making it an essential element for daily planning and time management.

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Synonyms and similar words

予定 (Yotei) - Program, plan, scheduling
スケジュール (Sukejūru) - Program, schedule, times
予定表 (Yoteihyō) - Schedule table, plan table
予定通り (Yoteidōri) - As planned, as scheduled
計画 (Keikaku) - Planning, long-term plan
予測 (Yosoku) - Forecast, expectation based on data
予報 (Yohō) - Forecast, usually used for weather
予期 (Yoki) - Expectation, what is anticipated to happen
予見 (Yoken) - Foreseeing, premonition
予告 (Yokoku) - Advance notice, warning
予約 (Yoyaku) - Reservation, prior booking
予算 (Yosan) - Budget, cost estimate
予備 (Yobi) - Reserve, backup, additional
予備校 (Yobikō) - Preparatory school, entrance exam course
予備軍 (Yobigun) - Reserve force, contingent
予備知識 (Yobi Chishiki) - Previous knowledge, background knowledge
予備試験 (Yobi Shiken) - Preparatory exam
予備校生 (Yobikōsei) - Preparatory school student
予備校生活 (Yobikō Seikatsu) - Student life in a preparatory school
予備校合格 (Yobikō Gōkaku) - Approval in pre-university exams
予備校生の日常 (Yobikōsei no Nichijō) - Daily routine of a preparatory school student
予備校受験 (Yobikō Juken) - Entrance exams for preparatory schools

Related words

スケジュール

sukezyu-ru

to schedule

カレンダー

karenda-

calendar

旅行

ryokou

trip

予約

yoyaku

reservation;contract;signature;reservation;commitment;advance order

来日

rainichi

Arrival in Japan; arriving in Japan; visit to Japan

予備

yobi

preparation; preliminary; reserve; reserve

予報

yohou

forecast; prognosis

予想

yosou

expectation; anticipation; forecast; forecast

見送る

miokuru

1. To see; say goodbye; 2. to escort; 3. Let it go; wait and see; 4. To let a pitch pass (baseball); watch a batted ball enter the stands

募集

boshuu

recruitment; taking apps

予定

Romaji: yotei
Kana: よてい
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: plans; arrangement; schedule; program; expectation; estimate

Meaning in English: plans;arrangement;schedule;program;expectation;estimate

Definition: Something that is planned or decided in advance.

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Example Sentences - (予定) yotei

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金曜日には友達と遊びに行く予定です。

Kin'yōbi ni wa tomodachi to asobi ni iku yotei desu

I have plans to go out with friends on Friday.

I plan to go play with my friends on Friday.

金曜日 - Friday
には - time indication, "on Friday"
友達 - friends
と - particle that indicates company, "with"
遊びに行く - go to have fun
予定 - plan, schedule
です - verb ser/estar in the present, "is/is"

私たちは明日朝早く着く予定です。

Watashitachi wa ashita asa hayaku tsuku yotei desu

We have plans to arrive early tomorrow morning.

We will arrive early tomorrow morning.

私たちは - We
明日 - Tomorrow
朝 - Morning
早く - early
着く - to arrive
予定 - Planned
です - and

私たちはこのホテルで宿泊する予定です。

Watashitachi wa kono hoteru de shukuhaku suru yotei desu

We plan to stay at this hotel.

私たちは - Personal pronoun "we"
この - demonstrative adjective "this"
ホテル - Noun "hotel"
で - Particle indicating location "in"
宿泊する - Verb "to stay"
予定 - noun "plan"
です - verb "to be/estar" in the present tense

私たちは来月転居する予定です。

Watashitachi wa raigetsu tenkyo suru yotei desu

We plan to move next month.

私たちは - 私たち
来月 - next month in Japanese
転居する - "転居する"
予定です - "計画された"

私は明日学校に行く予定です。

Watashi wa ashita gakkou ni iku yotei desu

I have plans to go to school tomorrow.

I go to school tomorrow.

私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
明日 (ashita) - adverb meaning "tomorrow"
学校 (gakkou) - noun meaning "school"
に (ni) - particle that indicates the destination of the action, in this case "to school"
行く (iku) - verb meaning "to go"
予定 (yotei) - Noun that means "plan" or "schedule"
です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence

彼女にプレゼントを贈る予定です。

Kanojo ni purezento o okuru yotei desu

I'm going to give her a present.

彼女 (kanojo) - "Namorada" significa "彼女" (かのじ, kanojo) em japonês.
に (ni) - a particle indicating the recipient of the action, in this case, "to"
プレゼント (purezento) - Japanese word meaning "gift"
を (wo) - a particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case, "the present"
贈る (okuru) - a verb meaning "to give" or "to present"
予定 (yotei) - a word meaning "plan" or "schedule"
です (desu) - a particle indicating the polite or formal form of the verb "to be"