まえ
mae
JLPT N59 strokesKanjiLevel 3 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

前 is the kanji for "In Front". A common reading is まえ (mae). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

In Front

Also : Before

Readings

kunまえ/ maeonぜん/ zen

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Example Sentences

駅の前で友達を一時間待ちましたが、来ませんでした。

えきのまえでともだちをいちじかんまちましたが、きませんでした。

I waited for my friend in front of the station for an hour, but they never came.

駅の前で写真を撮りました。

えきのまえでしゃしんをとりました。

I took a photo in front of the station.

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