前まえ

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

front; frontal part; fore; head (of a line)

The front part of something, such as a building, vehicle, or line. Can be used attributively with の.

• 列れつの前まえのほうに並ならんでください。

  Please line up toward the front of the line.

noun

forward; ahead

Directional sense: moving or facing toward the front. Often used with verbs of motion.

• 前まえへ進すすんでください。

  Please move forward.

noun

in the presence of; in front of (someone)

Social sense: being in the presence of someone, often with a nuance of formality or respect.

• 人ひと前まえで話はなすのは緊きん張ちょうする。

  I get nervous speaking in front of people.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

previous; prior; first; former

Attributive use with の to refer to a previous item in a sequence, such as a page, engagement, half, or example.

• 前まえのページを見みてください。

  Please look at the previous page.

suffix

portion; helping

Suffix attached to a noun or the -masu stem of a verb to indicate a portion or serving. Common in food contexts.

See also: 一人前

• 一いち人にん前まえの寿す司しを注ちゅう文もんした。

  I ordered one portion of sushi.

noun

front (of body/clothing); breast (of coat, kimono)

The front part of one's body or clothing. Often used in descriptions of garments or physical appearance.

• 着き物ものの前まえを合あわせる。

  I adjust the front of the kimono.

noun

privates; private parts

Euphemistic or colloquial reference to the genital area. Often used in medical or informal contexts.

• 前まえを隠かくす。

  Cover one's private parts.

noun

criminal record; previous conviction; prior

Colloquial term for a criminal record or prior offense. Often used in police or legal slang.

• 彼かれには前まえがある。

  He has a prior conviction.