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JLPT N5 Beginner

前

In front, before, ago, or previous

Readings

1 Noun

"In Front Of" / "The Front"

Indicates the physical location extending directly ahead of a person or object.

Example

駅 の 前 に カフェ が あり ます 。

There is a cafe in front of the station.

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2 Noun, Adverb

"Before" / "Ago" (Time)

Designates a point in time preceding the current moment or a specific event.

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3 Prefix

"Previous" / "Former"

Acts as a prefix to indicate a former role, status, or a preceding item in a sequence.

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前
まえ, ぜん
In front, before, ago, or previous
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