～ておく
ておく
Do in advance; leave as is
Verb て-form + おく
Preparation
- 飲み物を買っておきます。— I'll buy drinks ahead of time.
- 窓を開けておいてください。— Please leave the window open.
In casual speech it contracts to ～とく: 買っとく.
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