手前

てまえ

[temae]

Definitions

1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

before oneself; in front of one; nearby

2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location)

3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

one's standpoint; one's appearance; face; honour

4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

skill; dexterity; artistry; ingenuity

5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

tea-ceremony procedures

6.pronoun

I; me

7.pronoun

you

目的もくてき地ちの駅えきの一ひとつ手前てまえで車くるまを降りおりて歩いあるいた。

I got off the car one station before the destination and walked.

約束やくそくした手前てまえ、今さらいまさら断れことわれなくなってしまった。

Since I had promised, I couldn't refuse.

橋はしの手前てまえを左ひだりに曲がっまがってください。

Please turn left just before the bridge.