Japanese

ひとまえ
Meaning: in public; in front of others
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

人
前

Example sentences

I get very nervous speaking in front of people.
人前でスピーチをするのは、とても恥ずかしい。
Speaking in front of people is very embarrassing.
私は、人前で話すのが苦手です。
I'm not very good at speaking in front of people.
彼女は人前で喋るのが苦手だ
She is not comfortable talking in front of others.
彼は自分の醜態を人前に晒してしまった。
He ended up exposing his disgraceful behavior in public.
人前で大失敗をして、ひどい恥をかいた
I made a huge mistake in public and was terribly humiliated.
二人は人前で激しくやり合った。
The two of them argued heatedly in front of people.
彼は人前でおどおどしていた。
He was acting nervously in front of people.
彼は酔っ払って人前で醜態をさらした。
He got drunk and made a disgraceful scene in public.
彼は人前で褒められると、すぐに顔が赤らんでしまう。
When he is praised in public, his face immediately flushes.

Usage Notes

Refers to a place where many people are present or the presence of others. Often used in the context of one's public appearance or behavior.

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