前
In Front, Before JLPT N5
9 strokes · school grade 2 · frequency rank #27
Meaning
In Front, Before
Readings
On’yomiゼン zen
Kun’yomiまえ mae、-まえ mae
Radical
Components
A basic character — not built from smaller components.
Example sentences
- 出発する前に必ず火を消しなさい。Be sure to put out the fire before you leave.
- 私は三日前にそれを雑誌で読んだ。I read it in the magazine three days ago.
- 私は以前に札幌に行った事がある。I've been to Sapporo before.
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