予約 Reservation

Meaning

Primary

Reservation

Alternative

Appointment

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

A beforehand promise is a promise you've made beforehand. This is a reservation or appointment. Makes sense, right?

Reading

よやく

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

Common Word Combinations

• 予約を〜

  予約をキャンセルする

  to cancel a reservation

  予約を入れる

  to put in a reservation

  予約をする

  to make a reservation

• 予約が〜

  予約ができる

  can make a reservation

  予約がとれる

  can get a reservation

  予約が入る

  to have a reservation come in

• ご予約

  ご予約

  reservation

Context Sentences

パーマとカットの予約をしたいんですけど。

Could I make an appointment for a haircut and a perm?

夏休みに日本へ行くなら早めに予約した方がいいですよ。

If you're planning to go to Japan during the summer break, it's better to book early.

こちらのアイテムは、先行予約を受付中です！

This item is currently available for pre-order!

Kanji Composition

1. 予

   よ Beforehand
2. 約

   やく Promise