JLPT N3 Intermediate
手前
This side of a location; one’s standpoint or face in front of others.
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点前 temae, procedures for a tea ceremony
1 Noun
This side of / Just before
Identifies a location physically closer to the observer relative to a specific landmark or reference point.
Example
銀行 は 、 駅 の 手前 に あり ます 。
The bank is just before the station.
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2 Noun (used in a grammatical pattern, often as `〜手前`)
In front of (others) / To save face
Expresses a social obligation or the need to maintain appearances in relation to a specific person or situation.
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