直前
ちょくぜん
chokuzen
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 74 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

直前 (ちょくぜん (chokuzen)) means "Just before". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Just before

Also : right before · immediately before

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Example Sentences

試験の直前には、何度も復習をして準備します。

しけんのちょくぜんには、なんどもふくしゅうをしてじゅんびします。

Just before an exam, I study and prepare by reviewing multiple times.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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