直前
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Noun meaning 'just before' or 'immediately prior'. Used to describe a point in time directly preceding an event. Example: 『会議の直前』 (kaigi no chokuzen, 'just before the meeting').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are at a train station discussing their travel plans for a weekend trip to Kyoto. They are checking the train schedule and timing.
直前
ちょくぜん
just before
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Memory Hook
Imagine you're about to jump off a cliff, and you shout 'Just before!' — it sounds like 'choku-zen' (直前). 'Choku' (直) means 'direct' and 'zen' (前) means 'before', so it's 'directly before'.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『直前』 (chokuzen) is often used in schedules, like for trains or events, to indicate the moment just before departure or start. For example, 『出発直前』 (shuppatsu chokuzen, 'just before departure') is common in announcements.
Forms
Base: 直前Noun meaning 'just before' or 'immediately prior'. Used to describe a point in time directly preceding an event. Example: 『会議の直前』 (kaigi no chokuzen, 'just before the meeting').