手前
てまえ · also てめえ、テメー、てめぇ
before oneself; in front of one; nearby; a bit before reaching (a location)
Meaning
- before oneself; in front of one; nearby
- a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location)
- one's standpoint; one's appearance; face; honour
- skill; dexterity; artistry; ingenuity
- tea-ceremony procedures
- I; me
- you
- you
- I; me; oneself; myself; yourself; himself; herself
Example sentences
手前のガラス張りの建物は薔薇園なんです。温室になっていて、いつも薔薇を観賞できるようになってるんですよ。
The glass fronted building before you is the rose garden. It's a greenhouse so you will always be able to appreciate the roses.
手前にひいて開けてください。
Pull it open.
自分の直感が、いかに確かなものか自慢した手前、当てがはずれた時は首をやらなければならなくなった。
Having boasted how sure his hunches were, he was forced to eat his hat when he guessed wrong.