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[()·ぜん()]
izen
noun, adverb

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[()·ぜん()]
izen
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English Meaning(s) for 以前

noun, adverb
  1. ago; since; before; previous

Definition and Synonyms for 以前

Previously at an earlier time or formerly
Synonyms: かねて, かねる, あらかじめ, 以前, 先に, 先に, 先立つ, 先立って, 前に, 前もって
Erstwhile at a previous time
Synonyms: かつて, 以前, 先に, 先に, 前に

Meanings for each kanji in 以前

» by means of; because; in view of; compared with
» in front; before

Stroke Order Diagrams for 以前

Sample Sentences for 以前

A hideous monster used to live there.
I didn't use to like wine, but now I like it a lot.
I'm not as rich as I was.
I have seen that picture before.
My wife remembered having been in the town before.

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