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.
予定より早く着きました。
I arrived ahead of time.
To submit or complete something before the due date.
Specifically 'before the deadline'. Natural for assignments, applications, etc.
レポートを締め切り前に提出した。
I submitted the report ahead of time.
前もって準備しておきます。
I'll prepare ahead of time.
前もって連絡してください。
Please contact me in advance.
Slightly more formal than 前もって. Often used in written instructions or formal speech.
あらかじめご了承ください。
Please understand in advance.
あらかじめ資料を送ります。
I will send the materials ahead of time.
Literally 'before the event'. Common in business and formal contexts.
事前に予約が必要です。
Reservations are required ahead of time.
Work finished ahead of time.
Literally 'before the time'. Used for arriving or completing something before a set time.
時間前に着いた。
I arrived ahead of time.
Means 'earlier than the deadline'. Slightly more formal.
期限より早く支払いを済ませた。
I paid ahead of time.