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以前
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 以前.
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1
Noun, used as a suffix
before; prior to; ago
Examples
最善を尽くしますが、よくいっても木曜以前に終える事は出来ません。
I'll do my best, but I'll not be able to finish it before Thursday at best.
2
Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)
the past; before; previously; former times
Examples
以前はこの丘の上に城があった。
There used to be a castle on this hill.
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