Front, before in Japanese 🇯🇵

まえ info.

Tips to remember the Japanese word:

– Imagine standing "before" something significant, like a gate. The word "まえ" (mae) can represent "in front of" or "before".
– Think of "まえ" as positioning yourself at the forefront, like a leader or the "front line".

Explanations:

– "まえ" (mae) can mean before in terms of time (e.g., before a meeting) or in front in terms of space (e.g., in front of a building).

Other words that mean the same thing:

– 前 (ぜん, zen) — In compounds, often indicating "before" or "previous."

Alternate meanings like slang:

– "まえ" can be used in informal speech to refer to the past or any previous state.

Examples of sentences that use it:

1. 時間の前に (jikan no mae ni) – Before time
– 会議の前にコーヒーを飲みます。(Kaigi no mae ni kōhī o nomimasu.) – I drink coffee before the meeting.

2. 場所の前で (basho no mae de) – In front of a place
– 駅の前で会いましょう。(Eki no mae de aimashou.) – Let's meet in front of the station.

3. 試験の前に (shiken no mae ni) – Before the exam
– 試験の前によく勉強しました。(Shiken no mae ni yoku benkyou shimaa.) – I studied well before the exam.

4. ドアの前に (doa no mae ni) – In front of the door
– ドアの前に立ってください。(Doa no mae ni tatte kudasai.) – Please stand in front of the door.

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