Translation and Meaning of: 予定 - yotei
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 予定 (yotei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: yotei
Kana: よてい
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: plans; arrangement; timeline; program; expectation; I estimated
Meaning in English: plans;arrangement;schedule;program;expectation;estimate
Definition: Something that is planned or decided in advance.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (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.
How to Write in Japanese - (予定) yotei
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (予定) yotei:
Synonyms and similar words
There are different ways of expressing the idea of "Something that is planned or decided in advance." in the Japanese language.
A way of saying "plans; arrangement; timeline; program; expectation; I estimated" é "(予定) yotei".
Below is a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or are a variation of the word. "(予定) yotei":
- 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
Words related to: 予定
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Kana: スケジュール
Romaji: sukezyu-ru
Meaning:
to schedule
Kana: カレンダー
Romaji: karenda-
Meaning:
calendar
Kana: りょこう
Romaji: ryokou
Meaning:
travel
Kana: よやく
Romaji: yoyaku
Meaning:
reservation;contract;signature;reservation;commitment;advance order
Kana: らいにち
Romaji: rainichi
Meaning:
Arrival in Japan; arriving in Japan; visit to japan
Kana: よび
Romaji: yobi
Meaning:
preparation; preliminary; reserve; reserve
Kana: よほう
Romaji: yohou
Meaning:
forecast; prognosis
Kana: よそう
Romaji: yosou
Meaning:
expectation; anticipation; forecast; forecast
Kana: みおくる
Romaji: miokuru
Meaning:
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
Kana: ぼしゅう
Romaji: boshuu
Meaning:
recruitment; taking apps
Words with the same pronunciation: よてい yotei
Example Sentences - (予定) yotei
Below are some example sentences:
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 - É
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.
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 - "Flat" noun
- 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 in next month.
We plan to move next month.
- 私たちは - us in Japanese
- 来月 - next month in Japanese
- 転居する - change residence in Japanese
- 予定です - planned in Japanese
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 meaning "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the topic 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 meaning "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) - means "girlfriend" in Japanese
- 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"
丸々一日遊べるように予定を立てよう。
Marumaru ichinichi asoberu yō ni yotei o tateyō
Let's make a plan so we can spend the whole day playing.
Let's make a plan so you can play all day.
- 丸々 - completely, entirely
- 一日 - um dia
- 遊べる - can play/divertir-se
- ように - so that, so that
- 予定 - plan, schedule
- を - object particle
- 立てよう - let's do, let's create
この会社は移転する予定です。
Kono kaisha wa iten suru yotei desu
This company has plans to relocate.
This company will move.
- この - This
- 会社 - company
- は - topic particle
- 移転 - change
- する - to do
- 予定 - plan
- です - be (linking verb)
このドラマは予定より早く打ち切ることになりました。
Kono dorama wa yotei yori hayaku uchikiru koto ni narimashita
This drama was discontinued earlier than planned.
- この - This
- ドラマ - drama
- は - topic particle
- 予定 - plan, schedule
- より - than
- 早く - early, sooner
- 打ち切る - cancel, terminate
- こと - thing
- に - target indicator particle
- なりました - has became
この会社は合併する予定です。
Kono kaisha wa gappei suru yotei desu
This company will be merged.
- この会社 - This company
- は - Topic particle
- 合併する - Fusion
- 予定 - Planned
- です - É
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