“Before oneself” in Japanese
Short answer
Before oneself in Japanese is “手前” (temei). Full meaning: before oneself, in front of one, nearby; a bit before reaching (a location), this side (of a location); one's standpoint, one's appearance, face, honour.
Other ways to say “Before oneself” in Japanese
点前
temae before oneself, in front of one, nearby; a bit before reaching (a location), this side (of a location); one's standpoint, one's appearance, face, honour
手まえ
temae before oneself, in front of one, nearby; a bit before reaching (a location), this side (of a location); one's standpoint, one's appearance, face, honour
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