前に
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mae ni
before ~; in front of ~
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前に
mae ni
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before ~; in front of ~
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · Basic sentence structures
Reading mae ni
Post ID 50631
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📝 Usage Notes

before ~; in front of ~

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前に
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 前に mean?
Before ~; in front of ~
What JLPT level is 前に?
JLPT N5 — Beginner · Basic sentence structures. To pass JLPT N5 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use 前に in a sentence?
Attach 前に (mae ni) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is 前に formal or casual Japanese?
前に is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember 前に long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.