まえに (Before)

Before, In front of

JLPT N5
Pattern

Verb (dictionary form) + まえに / Noun + の + まえに

How it works

まえに means “before”. After a verb, always use the dictionary form, even if the sentence is in the past: 食べるまえに. After a noun, add の: しょくじのまえに.

Examples

  • 食べる まえに 手を あらいましょう。Let's wash our hands before eating.
  • じゅぎょうの まえに 宿題を しました。I did my homework before class.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N5 · Lesson 8

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