予 - I
予
Core Meaning
予 commonly means: I, beforehand, myself, previous.
JLPT Placement
予 is listed in the Kanshudo N3 kanji collection.
Readings
- On-yomi: シャ, ヨ
- Kun-yomi: あらかじ.め
- Name readings: none listed
Writing And Recognition
- Stroke count: 4
- Frequency rank: 180
- School grade: 3
How To Study This Kanji
First connect 予 with the core meaning "I". Then say the common readings aloud and write the kanji slowly while checking the stroke count.
Quick Practice
- Meaning recall: What does 予 mean?
- Reading recall: Say one on-yomi and one kun-yomi if listed.
- Vocabulary link: Find one word in your lessons that uses 予.
Admin Review Note
This entry was aligned to the public Kanshudo JLPT kanji collection and enriched with local dictionary readings, stroke count, frequency, and learner-facing study guidance.
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