この前
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word この前
1
Adverb (fukushi); Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
the other day; previously; before; earlier; recently
Examples
私がこの前なくした時計は新品だった。
The watch I lost the other day was new.
2
Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)
last time
Examples
この前京都を訪れたのはいつでしたか。
When did you visit Kyoto last?
3
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter); preceding
Kanji in this Word
前
9 strokes
Frequency: 27
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
in front
before
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まえ
-まえ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さき
さと
まい
此
6 strokes
Frequency: 2078
Grade 9
Meanings
this
current
next
coming
last
past
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
これ
この
ここ
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