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〜ておく: Japanese grammar explained

~te oku — Doing something in advance / leaving it as is on purpose.

Structure

Verb(て form)+おく

Examples

  • 旅行の前に切符を買っておきます。

    りょこうのまえにきっぷをかっておきます。

    I'll buy the tickets in advance before the trip.

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