前

ぜん

[zen]

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Meanings

1.NounPrefix

last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; ex-; former

2.NounPrefix

pre- (e.g. premodern)

3.NounSuffix

before

Other Readings

「前」 has other readings with different meanings.

Related Words

前（まえ）see also
in front (of); before (e.g. a building)

Examples

前回の試験は難しかった。

The last exam was difficult.

前に言いましたよね。

I told you before.

前社長に挨拶をしに行った。

I went to greet the former company president.