Translation guide
Expresses doing something earlier than expected or before a deadline. Japanese uses adverbs, set phrases, and time-related expressions.
To do something earlier than necessary, often as preparation.
Common adverb meaning 'in advance' or 'beforehand'. Used for actions done ahead of time.
To finish or arrive before the planned time.
Means 'earlier than planned'. Natural for arriving or finishing ahead of schedule.
To submit or complete something before the due date.
Specifically 'before the deadline'. Natural for assignments, applications, etc.
I'll prepare ahead of time.
Please contact me in advance.
Slightly more formal than 前もって. Often used in written instructions or formal speech.
Please understand in advance.
I will send the materials ahead of time.
Literally 'before the event'. Common in business and formal contexts.
Reservations are required ahead of time.
I arrived ahead of time.
Work finished ahead of time.
Literally 'before the time'. Used for arriving or completing something before a set time.
I arrived ahead of time.
I submitted the report ahead of time.
Means 'earlier than the deadline'. Slightly more formal.
I paid ahead of time.