Sign In

Dictionary

Stroke Order Diagram for 前

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

[まえ()]
mae
noun, no adjective, adverb, suffix

English Meaning(s) for 前

noun
  1. in front (of); before (e.g. a building)
noun, no adjective, adverb
  1. before; earlier; previously; prior; ago; (minutes) to (the hour)
noun, no adjective
  1. (the) front; frontal part; fore; head (e.g. of a line)
noun
  1. forward; ahead
  2. (in the) presence (of); in front (of someone)
no adjective
  1. previous (e.g. page); prior (e.g. engagement); first (e.g. half); former (e.g. example)
suffix
  1. portion; helping (after a noun or the -masu stem of a verb)
noun
  1. front (of one's body or clothing); breast (of a coat, kimono, etc.)
  2. privates; private parts
  3. criminal record; previous conviction; (a) prior

Definition and Synonyms for 前

Front the side that is seen or that goes first
Synonyms: まとも, フロント, , , , 前部, 前面, 正面, , , 表側
Front the side that is forward or prominent
Synonyms: フロント, , , , 前部, 前面
Front the immediate proximity of someone or something
Synonyms: そば, そば, , , , お前, 御先, 御前, 御前, 目の前, 面前

Meanings for each kanji in 前

» in front; before

Categories 前 is a member of

Side an extended outer surface of an object
Show all words in category »
Face a surface forming part of the outside of an object
Show all words in category »
Proximity the region close around a person or thing
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for 前

Sample Sentences for 前

I finished doing the work before supper.
I sent an email to an old friend of mine. We haven't kept in touch for awhile, being that the last time we met was over two years ago and haven't contacted each other since. There's no reply from her yet. I'm starting to get anxious.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
Degas was born more than 150 years ago.
I am glad I was not born before tea.

Comments for 前

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.