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前に (mae ni) - Before
[Verb dictionary form] + 前に
Quick answer
[Verb dictionary form] + 前に means "Before doing something". It is a N5 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Before doing something
Explanation
前に indicates an action that happens before another action.
Examples
寝る前に、歯を磨きます。
ねるまえに、はをみがきます。
Before sleeping, I brush my teeth.
出かける前に、電気を消します。
でかけるまえに、でんきをけします。
Before going out, I turn off the lights.
Practice this grammar
[Verb dictionary form] + 前に
Which sentence correctly uses "前に (mae ni) - Before"?