〜ておきます

N4

do in advance

Structure

Verb te-form + おきます

Explanation

「〜ておきます」 means "do in advance". Structure: Verb te-form + おきます. This is a JLPT N4 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

kaigi no junbi o shite okimasu.

I will prepare for the meeting in advance.

shoukai no junbi o shite okimasu.

I will prepare for the introduction in advance.

keiken no junbi o shite okimasu.

I will prepare for the experience in advance.

hon'yaku no junbi o shite okimasu.

I will prepare for the translation in advance.

kyuuryou no junbi o shite okimasu.

I will prepare for the salary in advance.

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