Noun の 前に JLPT N5

Formation

Noun + の + 前に

Explanation

The grammar point Noun の 前に is used to describe a location or position 'in front of' a noun. It is formed by adding の 前に after the noun it refers to. (Note that 'Noun の 前に' can also mean 'before [Noun]' in time contexts, but these examples focus on physical location.)

Example sentences

• 駅の前にコンビニがあります。

  There is a convenience store in front of the station.

  Eki no mae ni konbini ga arimasu.

• 家の前に車を止めてください。

  Please park the car in front of the house.

  Ie no mae ni kuruma wo tomete kudasai.

• 私の前に彼が立っていました。

  He was standing in front of me.

  Watashi no mae ni kare ga tatte imashita.

• ホテルの前にタクシーが来た。

  A taxi came in front of the hotel.

  Hoteru no mae ni takushii ga kita.