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Japanese

ぜんじつ
Meaning: the day before; the previous day
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

旅行の前日に荷造りを終えた。
I finished packing the day before the trip.
遠足の前日は、楽しみでそわそわして眠れなかった。
The day before the field trip, I was restless with excitement and couldn't sleep.
料理の下準備を前日に済ませた。
I finished the meal preparation the day before.
相も変わらず、彼は締め切りの前日に慌てている。
As usual, he is panicking the day before the deadline.
用意周到な彼は、旅行に必要な物を前日にそろえた。
Because he was meticulous, he gathered everything needed for the trip the day before.

Usage Notes

Refers to the day immediately preceding a specific event or date.

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