BackGrammar JLPT Level N5 - Lesson 15
Structure of 前(まえ)に:
Verb + 前に
Noun + の + 前に
Details about 前(まえ)に:
前に is used when describing something that is either 'before something' (in time), or 'in front of something' (a location). It is used with verbs (in their non-past form), or nouns. When used with nouns, の is required before 前に.
- 病院の前にあるコンビニ。A convenience store in front of the hospital.
- 家に入る前に靴を脱ぐ。I take off my shoes before I enter the house.
前(まえ)に
Usage Notes for 前(まえ)に:
Another similar construction to 前に is 手前に. 前に can be used for something that is in front of any location. However, 手前に may only be used when things in front of you (or someone/something else) are being described physically.
- 銀行の前にあるラーメン屋。The ramen shop in front of the bank.
- 私の手前にある着物は高いです。The kimono right in front of me is expensive.
Synonyms for 前(まえ)に:
手前
Before, In front of, From one's standpoint or side
ないうちに
Before it becomes, Before ~ occurs, Without
前者は・後者は
The former ~ the latter, The first ~ the second
あとで
After, Later
Example of 前(まえ)に
食べる前に「いただきます」と言う。
Before eating we say 'いただきます'.
帰る前に勉強をする。
Before going home I will study.
前にここに来ました。
I've been here before.
食べる前に手を洗います。
I will wash my hands before I eat.
テレビの前に、机があります。
There is a desk in front of the TV.
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