おく (oku)

Meaning & usage

Do something in advance; go ahead and do something; let someone/something remain as he/it is | Do something in advance for future convenience.

Example sentences 3

1. 今日は昼に客が来るので昼ご飯を早目に食べておいた。

   Since I'm having a guest at noon today, I had my lunch earlier.

2. 明日パーティーをするのでビールを買っておいた・おきました。

   Since we are having a party tomorrow, I bought some beer for it.

3. 来年日本へ行くから少し日本語を勉強しておきます。

   Since I'm going to Japan next year, I will study a little Japanese ahead of time.