手前
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temae
considering; before; one’s standpoint
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手前
temae
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considering; before; one’s standpoint
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading temae
Post ID 51380
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📝 Usage Notes

considering; before; one’s standpoint

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手前
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Press Hear it and repeat 手前 three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using 手前. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 手前 mean?
Considering; before; one’s standpoint
What JLPT level is 手前?
JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. To pass JLPT N1 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use 手前 in a sentence?
Attach 手前 (temae) 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 手前 formal or casual Japanese?
手前 is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember 手前 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.