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前

Front

Meaning

Front, Before

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

まえ

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word: What's in front of you? Think about it. Make it something ridiculous. Now look at a tag that's on it. Who does this thing belong to? Oh, wait, it's my (まえ) thing there in front of me. Say that out loud for better memory.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 目の前

    before one's eyes

    店の前

    in front of the shop

    みんなの前

    in front of everyone

  • 前の車

    the car in front

    前のはなし

    the story before

    前の人

    the person in front

  • 前から知っている

    to know from before

    前から来る

    to come from the front

    前からできる

    to have been able to do something from before

  • ねる前

    before going to sleep

    一つ前

    one before, one previous

    半年前

    half a year ago

  • 前に出る

    to go out front, to step forward

    前にいる

    to be in front

    前にある

    to be in front

Context Sentences

入り口の前に、たくさんの人がいます。

There are many people in front of the entrance.

一年前の今日、子犬が生まれました。

A year ago today, a puppy was born.

ゴールの十メートル前で足が上がらなくなってしまったんです。

I couldn't get my legs up ten meters before the goal.

Kanji Composition