Japanese

ぜん
Meaning: previous time; former; before
Part of Speech: Noun, Prefix, Suffix

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Handwriting

前

Example sentences

We achieved results that surpassed the previous ones.
眼前に美しい景色が広がっている
The beautiful scenery spread out before my eyes.
人気のラーメン店の前には、開店前から蜿蜒長蛇の列ができていた。
In front of the popular ramen shop, a long, winding queue had formed even before it opened.

Usage Notes

Used as a noun meaning 'the previous one' or as a prefix meaning 'former' or 'one before'.

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