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What does 前 (まえ, mae) mean?

前 (まえ, mae) means before, in front of.

Quick facts
Readingまえ
Romajimae
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
まえ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmae

before, in front of

GenkiGenki 17
  1. 1noun in front (of); before (e.g. a building)
  2. 2noun · no-adjective · adverb before; earlier; previously
  3. 3noun · no-adjective (the) front; frontal part; fore
  4. 4noun forward; ahead
  5. 5noun (in the) presence (of); in front (of someone)

Example sentences

  • Let's meet in front of the station.

  • I wash my hands before eating.

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