“Just before” in Japanese
Short answer
Just before in Japanese is “直前” (chokuzen). Full meaning: just before, just prior to; right in front of, just in front of.
Other ways to say “Just before” in Japanese
寸前
sunzen just before, on the verge of, on the brink of; just in front of, just ahead of
一足早い
hitoashihayai slightly early, just before
じき前
jikimae just before, just prior to; right in front of, just in front of
すんぜん
sunzen just before, on the verge of, on the brink of; just in front of, just ahead of
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