N2323/1725

まえ

nounnoun (generic)humble languagepronounmale term

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Meanings

  • before oneself, in front of one, nearby
  • a bit before reaching (a location), this side (of a location)
  • one's standpoint, one's appearance, face, honour
  • skill, dexterity, artistry, ingenuity
  • tea-ceremony procedures
  • I, me
  • you

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Example sentences

えき手前てまえみぎがってください。

Please turn right just before the station.

信号しんごう手前てまえおおきなコンビニがあります。

There is a large convenience store just before the traffic light.

人前ひとまえ失敗しっぱいして、手前てまえたなくなった。

I failed in front of others and lost face.

約束やくそくした手前てまえことわるわけにはいかない。

Having made a promise, I cannot very well refuse.

彼女かのじょ料理りょうり手前てまえにはだれかなわないと、みなくちそろえてった。

Everyone said in unison that no one could match her cooking skill.