Japanese

じぜん
Meaning: beforehand; prior; in advance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

事
前

Example sentences

Could you please contact me in advance?
この会議室を使用する際は、事前に予約が必要です。
When using this meeting room, a reservation is required in advance.
プロジェクトを円滑に進めるために、事前に根回しをしておく必要がある。
In order to smoothly advance the project, it is necessary to lay the groundwork beforehand.
彼は事前にレポートを準備することで先手を取った。
He took the initiative by preparing the report in advance.
敵の謀を事前に察知することが、我々の勝利に繋がった。
Detecting the enemy's plot in advance led to our victory.

Usage Notes

Used to describe actions taken before an event occurs. Opposite of 'Jigo' (afterwards).

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