This is the kanji for before, in front of, earlier.

on readings:
  • zen
kun readings:
  • mae
examples:
たり atarimae natural, obvious
ekimae (in) front of/opposite the station
gozen AM
kigenzen B.C.
maebarai payment in advance
maegaki preface
maeoki introductory remarks, preface
zen'ei advance guard
zenreki one's personal history, background
zenshin advance, forward movement

links:
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Last addition on 19 April 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.