～前
～まえ / ～ぜん
mae
JLPT N5VocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
～前 (～まえ (mae)) means "before ~". Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
before ~
Also : prior to ~ · in front of ~
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Meaning ·
The word ～前 (～まえ) means 'in front of ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of in front of ~.
Example Sentences
三時間前に昼ご飯を食べました。
さんじかんまえにひるごはんをたべました。
I ate lunch three hours ago.
一週間前に映画を見ました。
いっしゅうかんまえにえいがをみました。
I watched a movie one week ago.
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Last updated May 20, 2026
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