Translation and Meaning of: 予約 - yoyaku

The Japanese word 「予約」 (yoyaku) is a term widely used to refer to "reservation" or "booking" in various contexts, such as making an appointment, reserving a restaurant, or booking a hotel room. This term is composed of two kanji: 「予」 and 「約」. The character 「予」 (yo) indicates "anticipation" or "prior," while 「約」 (yaku) means "promise" or "commitment." Thus, the combination of the two kanji conveys the idea of a commitment or promise made in advance.

Etymologically, the term 「予約」 retains the essence of the meanings of the kanji that compose it. 「予」 has the connotation of something that is done ahead of time or in preparation for a future event. 「約」 brings the idea of an agreement or convention, which can be seen in other Japanese terms that involve commitments or contracts. Together, these ideas merge to create a concept that is essential in planning and organization, reflecting the importance of punctuality and planning in Japanese culture.

The origin of the use of the expression 「予約」 dates back to a time when organizing appointments was a crucial element in social and commercial interactions, especially in a society that values harmony and precision. With modernization and globalization, this concept has been strengthened and expanded, being today indispensable in a world where efficiency and foresight are highly valued. In variations of the term, such as 予約する (yoyaku suru), the verb "to make a reservation" emphasizes the action, demonstrating the flexibility of the language in forming expressions simply by adding a verb to the base of the noun.

Variations and Uses of 「予約」

• 「予約確認」 (yoyaku kakunin) - Reservation confirmation
• 「予約変更」 (yoyaku henko) - Reservation change
• "「予約キャンセル」 (yoyaku kyanseru) - Reservation cancellation"

These variations demonstrate how the word can be adapted to different contexts of use, showing its importance in various everyday situations. The flexibility of the term 「予約」 is a reflection of the ongoing need for organization and effective planning in many cultural and social aspects. The presence of this word in such diverse situations illustrates not only a tradition of organization but also the linguistic adaptability of Japanese.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 予定 (Yotei) - Planning, agenda
• 予定表 (Yoteihyō) - Planning table, schedule
• 予約帳 (Yoyakuchō) - Booking notebook
• 予約簿 (Yoyakubo) - Reservation record
• 予約表 (Yoyakuhyō) - Reservation form
• 予約票 (Yoyakuhyō) - Reservation confirmation
• 予約申し込み (Yoyaku mōshikomi) - Reservation request
• 予約受付 (Yoyaku uketsuke) - Reservation receipt
• 予約制 (Yoyaku-sei) - Reservation system
• 予約番号 (Yoyaku bangō) - Reservation number
• 予約日 (Yoyaku bi) - Reservation date
• 予約変更 (Yoyaku henkō) - Reservation change
• 予約取消し (Yoyaku torikeshi) - Reservation cancellation
• 予約確認 (Yoyaku kakunin) - Reservation confirmation
• 予約料金 (Yoyaku ryōkin) - Reserve rate
• 予約枠 (Yoyaku waku) - Reserved slot
• 予約時間 (Yoyaku jikan) - Booking time
• 予約予定 (Yoyaku yotei) - Reservation planning
• 予約管理 (Yoyaku kanri) - Reservation management
• 予約システム (Yoyaku shisutemu) - Reservation system

予約

Romaji: yoyaku
Kana: よやく
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: reservation;contract;signature;reservation;commitment;advance order

Meaning in English: reservation;contract;subscription;booking;pledge;advance order

Definition: Ensure date, time, and location in advance.

Example Sentences - (予約) yoyaku

See below some example sentences:

前もって予約をしてください。

Maemotte yoyaku o shite kudasai

Please make reservations in advance.

Please make a reservation in advance.

• 前もって - in advance
• 予約 - booking
• を - Direct object particle
• して - form of the verb "suru" (する) in the gerund
• ください - please, please about

座席を予約しました。

Zaseki wo yoyaku shimashita

I reserved a seat.

I reserved my seat.

• 座席 - Seat
• を - object particle
• 予約 - booking
• しました - past tense of the verb "to do"

私はレストランの予約をした。

Watashi wa resutoran no yoyaku o shita

I made a reservation at the restaurant.

I made a reservation for a restaurant.

• 私 - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - topical particle indicating the subject of the sentence, in this case, "I"
• レストラン - Japanese word that means "restaurant"
• の - particle indicating possession or relationship, in this case, "of the restaurant"
• 予約 - Japanese word that means "reserva"
• を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "the reservation"
• した - Japanese verb meaning "did" or "accomplished"