手前
てまえ
before oneself; in front of one; nearby; a bit before reaching (a location)
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun
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
All 9 meanings
Pronoun
I; meHumble- youMale speech
- youDerogatoryMale speech
- I; me; oneself; myself; yourself; himself; herselfMale speech
Example sentences
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Pull it open.
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Please let me off on this side of that traffic light.
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The doors fold back.
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.
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.