絶好のチャンスを逃さないように、しっかりと準備をしておく。
Prepare thoroughly so as not to miss a golden opportunity.
Japanese
おく
おく
Meaning: to put, to place, to set down
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Example sentences
I put the book on the table.
会議の前に、この書類に目を通しておいてください。
Please look through these documents before the meeting.
会議の前に、必要な資料を集めておいてください。
Please gather the necessary materials before the meeting.
忘れないうちに、今のうちにメモしておこう。
I'll make a note of it now, before I forget.
この際、はっきり言っておきます。
On this occasion, I'll say it clearly.
彼の言葉を心に留めておくことにした。
I decided to keep his words in mind.
重要なデータはこまめに保存しておきましょう。
Let's save important data frequently.
明日のマラソン大会のコースを確認しておきましょう。
Let's check the course for tomorrow's marathon.
そのニュースを家族に知らさずにおくことはできなかった。
I couldn't keep that news from my family without letting them know.
Usage Notes
Basic verb meaning to place or put something somewhere. Can also mean to leave something in a place, or to set aside. The kanji form is 置く.
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