前
N5まえ
[mae]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
in front (of); before (e.g. a building)
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
before; earlier; previously; prior; ago; (minutes) to (the hour)
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
(the) front; frontal part; fore; head (e.g. of a line)
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
forward; ahead
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
(in the) presence (of); in front (of someone)
6.nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
previous (e.g. page); prior (e.g. engagement); first (e.g. half); former (e.g. example)
7.suffix
portion; helping
8.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
front (of one's body or clothing); breast (of a coat, kimono, etc.)
Less common meanings (2)
9.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)SlangNSFW
privates; private parts
10.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)SlangJargon
criminal record; previous conviction; (a) prior
Other Readings
「前」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
駅の前で待っているよ。
I'll be waiting in front of the station.
だいぶ前のことですね。
That was a long time ago.
出発の前に荷物を確認した。
I checked my luggage before departure.