前


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

on readings:
  • zen
kun readings:
  • mae
examples:
当たり前 atarimae natural, obvious
駅前 ekimae (in) front of/opposite the station
午前 gozen AM
紀元前 kigenzen B.C.
前払い maebarai payment in advance
前書き maegaki preface
前置き maeoki introductory remarks, preface
丹前 tanzen man's padded kimono
前衛 zen'ei advance guard
前歴 zenreki one's personal history, background
前進 zenshin advance, forward movement
前提 zentei premise

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Last addition on 14 August 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.