~前

~まえ

In front of ~

N5suffix·mae

How to remember it

Attach 前 to a place word to mean 'in front of ~'.

Example sentences

  • 学校の前にコンビニがあります。

    がっこうのまえにこんびにがあります。

    There is a convenience store in front of the school.

  • バス停の前に人が並んでいる。

    ばすていのまえにひとがならんでいる。

    People are lined up in front of the bus stop.

Usage

Pattern: [place]の前に (in front of [place]); opposite of 後ろ.

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