前
Reading: まえ
Meaning: in front of; before; ago
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Example Sentence
I met friends in front of the school.
Usage Notes
前 (まえ) has multiple meanings: spatially 'in front of/before,' temporally 'before/ago,' and can refer to the past or previous state. As a suffix, it indicates portions or servings. Contrast with 後 (あと/うしろ) for 'after/behind.'
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