Kanji
What does the kanji 前 mean?
前 means before, in front of (place or time). On'yomi ゼン. Kun'yomi まえ、-まえ.
| On'yomi | ゼン |
|---|---|
| Kun'yomi | まえ、-まえ |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Main radical | 刀 |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N5 |
前On'yomi ゼンKun'yomi まえ、-まえ
N5 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes
before, in front of (place or time)
Memory hook
A knife (刀) trimming whatever lies ahead of you — BEFORE, IN FRONT.
Main radical
刀knife 2 strokesBuilt from
Stroke order · 9 strokes
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More words with this kanji
- ～前～まえin front (of), before
- 駅前えきまえthe area in front of the station
- お前おまえyou (informal or rough term of address)
- 以前いぜんbefore, formerly; ago
- 前日ぜんじつthe day before, the previous day
- 前者ぜんしゃthe former
- 前進ぜんしんadvance, progress
- 前もってまえもってin advance, beforehand
- 当たり前あたりまえnatural, obvious, ordinary
- 前後ぜんごbefore and after; approximately, around
- 手前てまえthis side, in front (of oneself); one's own position, standpoint
- 直前ちょくぜんjust before
- ～前～ぜんbefore, pre- (suffix)
- 前～ぜん～former, ex- (prefix)
- 事前じぜんbeforehand, in advance
- 前例ぜんれいprecedent
- 前提ぜんていpremise, prerequisite
- 前途ぜんとfuture prospects, the road ahead
- 建前たてまえofficial stance, public facade
- 腕前うでまえskill, ability, proficiency
- 前置きまえおきpreface, introductory remarks
- 前売まえうりadvance sale, advance ticket
- 真ん前まんまえright in front, directly opposite