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before Meaning in Japanese (before 英語 意味)

preposition前に, 〜の前に
conjunction〜する前に
adverb以前に
前に in English:before
Phonetic:まえに
Quick Answer • 要約

before の日本語の意味は「前に, 〜の前に, 〜する前に, 以前に」です。 (ある出来事、時刻、または人物よりも前の時点を示す。)

Definitions of Before

  1. 1
    preposition
    〜の前に

    Indicating a point in time earlier than a particular event, time, or person.

    ある出来事、時刻、または人物よりも前の時点を示す。

  2. 2
    conjunction
    〜する前に

    Prior to the time when something happens or prior to the moment that.

    何かが起こる前の時間、またはその瞬間よりも前に。

  3. 3
    adverb
    以前に

    At an earlier time or on an earlier occasion.

    以前の時間または以前の機会に。

Example Sentences

casual

“Please finish your homework before dinner.”

夕食の前に宿題を終わらせてください。

idiomatic

“Look before you leap.”

転ばぬ先の杖。

casual

“I've never seen such a beautiful sunset before.”

こんなに美しい夕日を見たのは初めてです。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

earlierpreviouslyprior toahead of

Antonyms (対義語)

Inflected Word Forms

adverbbeforehand

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

before longexpression

Soon; in a short time.

before your very eyesidiom

In front of you; visibly and immediately.

before its timeexpression

Too early; prematurely.