以前
いぜん
izen
VocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

以前 (いぜん (izen)) means "before". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

before

Also : prior to · ago · in the past

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Meaning ·

The word 以前 (いぜん) means 'in the past'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of in the past.

Example Sentences

彼は以前この会社で働いていた。

かれはいぜんこのかいしゃではたらいていた。

He worked at this company in the past.

以前に比べて日本語が上手になった。

いぜんにくらべてにほんごがじょうずになった。

My Japanese has improved compared to before.

Kanji in this word

以
By Means Of
Kunもっ.て
Onい
JLPT N4
前
In Front
Kunまえ
Onぜん
JLPT N5

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