寸前
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寸前
1
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of
Examples
彼の古い車はポンコツ寸前。
His old car is on its last legs.
2
just in front of; just ahead of
Kanji in this Word
寸
3 strokes
Frequency: 1669
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
measurement
tenth of a shaku
a little
small
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スン
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
す
みき
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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