Translation of Japanese word "予定" to English
予定
よてい
[yotei]
IPA: /jɔteɪ/
Meaning
NounA procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur.
How to use
予定 (yotei) — 'schedule / plan / expectation'. 予定がある — have plans. 予定表 (yoteihyou) — schedule sheet / itinerary. 〜する予定だ — plan to ~.
🇬🇧 English
schedule / plan
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 予定
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): よてい
Romaji Transcription: yotei
Example Sentences
予定通り進んでいます。
よていどおり すんでいます。
It's going according to plan.
予定が変更になりました。
よていが へんこうに なりました。
The plan has been changed.
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Common phrases
- 予定表— schedule / timetable / itinerary
Frequency rank: #555 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "予定" mean?▼
The Japanese word "予定" means "schedule / plan" in English.
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The word "予定" is read as "よてい" (yotei). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a plan or schedule for the future.".
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