騒ぎが大きくなる前に、彼らはその場から退散した。
They dispersed from the scene before the commotion grew larger.
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I read a book before going to sleep.
寝る前にお気に入りのパジャマに着替えます。
I change into my favorite pajamas before going to bed.
彼はその場にいた全員を前に、そんな恥ずかしいことを平然と言ってのけた。
He said such an embarrassing thing quite nonchalantly in front of everyone there.
明日の大勝負を前に、緊褌一番の覚悟で臨む。
Before tomorrow's big match, I will face it with a tightened resolve.
師の厳しい言葉を前に、弟子は兢懼の至りに震えていた。
Faced with the teacher's harsh words, the disciple was trembling in extreme awe.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate a time prior to a certain event or to refer to something that happened in the past.
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