前に
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 前に
1
ahead; before; ago
Examples
え、出かける前に、しっかりかぎをかけたんですね。
Really? I had locked it up before I went out.
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
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