事前
じぜん
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
No-adjective
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
Example sentences
事前にお知らせします。
I'll let you know beforehand.
事前に準備しておこうよ。
Let's get things ready beforehand.
事前にお知らせいたします。
I'll let you know in advance.
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We'd better make a reservation beforehand.
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Applying in advance is not necessary.
More examples (8)
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You'd better consult an attorney beforehand.
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We prepared snacks beforehand.
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We should've phoned ahead and reserved a table.
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I knew in advance what Tom was going to say.
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Be sure to fill in the blanks from top to bottom beforehand.
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Next time, ask me before you use my car.
これについて、あなたは事前にどれくらい知っていましたか。
How much of this did you know beforehand?
呼吸をする以外、なにをするにも、事前に妻の許可を必要とする人は女房の尻にしかれている夫だ。
A man who asks his wife's permission before taking any action except breathing is a henpecked husband.