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てまえ
temae
Before, this side
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手前
てまえ
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Before, this side
temae
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana てまえ
Romaji temae
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 手前 mean in Japanese?
The word 手前 (てまえ) means "before, this side" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 手前?
手前 is read as てまえ (romaji: temae). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 手前?
手前 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 手前 quickly?
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Where can I practise 手前 in sentences?
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