Japanese

まぎわ
Meaning: just before; on the verge of
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

間
際

Example sentences

I noticed I had forgotten something just before departure and rushed back home.
試合終了間際の痛恨のミスが響き、チームは敗退した。
A bitter mistake right before the end of the match cost the team, and they were eliminated.
閉店間際に行くと、パンが安く売れ残っていることがある。
When I go just before closing, there are times when bread is left unsold at a low price.

Usage Notes

Refers to the moment immediately before an event occurs.

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