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Definition and Synonyms for 前
| 1. | 前部 | 最初に見られる、または最初に行く側 |
| Front | the side that is seen or that goes first | |
| Synonyms: | まとも, フロント, 先, 前, 前, 前部, 前面, 正面, 表, 表, 表側 | |
| 2. | 前部 | 前方あるいは目立つ面 |
| Front | the side that is forward or prominent | |
| Synonyms: | フロント, 先, 前, 前, 前部, 前面 | |
| 3. | そば | 人あるいは物のすぐ近く |
| Front | the immediate proximity of someone or something | |
| Synonyms: | 先, 前, 前, お前, 御先, 御前, 御前, 目の前, 面前 |
Meanings for each kanji in 前
| 前 | in front; before | Kanji Details » |
Categories 前 is a member of
| 1. | 面 | 物体の外側の広い表面 |
| Side | an extended outer surface of an object | |
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| 2. | 表 | 物の外の部分を形成する面 |
| Face | a surface forming part of the outside of an object | |
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| 3. | 間近 | ある人、あるいは物に近い所 |
| Proximity | the region close around a person or thing | |
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Sample Sentences for 前
彼が通り過ぎようとしたとき、スフィンクスは彼の前に飛び出した。
When he was about to pass, the Sphinx jumped in front of him.
家にあがる前に靴を脱げば靴の泥を家の中に持ち込まずにすむ。
If you take your shoes off before coming into the house you won't bring in any dirt from your shoes.
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