Meaning

Primary

Advance Notice

Alternatives

Prior Notice, Trailer, Preview

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you announce something beforehand you will have advance notice. Advance notice is always nice to give.

You'll also see this used as an abbreviation of 予告編, meaning trailer or preview.

Reading

よこく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

大丈夫だよ、コウイチは予告なしにかいこしたりしないよ。

You'll be alright. Koichi won't fire you without prior notice.

三ヶ月家ちんをたいのうしてしまい、立ちのきを予告されました。

I left my rent unpaid for three months and then I was given an eviction notice.

殺人予告を告げる手紙が、トーフグのオフィスに届けられた。

A letter giving advance notice for a murder arrived at the Tofugu office.

Kanji Composition