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Base noun form. Can refer to a location (in front) or time (before). Used with particles like 『に』 (ni) or 『で』 (de) for specific contexts.
Theme
User and their friend Mika are waiting at a bus stop, discussing where to meet before heading to a concert.
前
まえ
before / in front
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine standing 'in front' of a door before entering. 'Mae' sounds like 'may'—you may go in front! 'May' → 前 (mae, 'before / In front').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『前』 (mae) is often used in expressions like 『お前』 (omae, 'you'—informal) or 『名前』 (namae, 'name'), showing its role in spatial and temporal concepts.
Forms
Base: 前Base noun form. Can refer to a location (in front) or time (before). Used with particles like 『に』 (ni) or 『で』 (de) for specific contexts.