寸前
すんぜん
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of
Common word
Meanings
Noun, Noun, suffix
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of- just in front of; just ahead of
Example sentences
戻す寸前だった。
I almost threw up.
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She was on the border of killing herself.
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She almost passed out.
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The plane was about to take off.
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His old car is on its last legs.
More examples (9)
トムは轢かれる寸前だった。
Tom came close to being run over.
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She was nearly frozen to death in the snow.
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The plane turned sharply to the right just before it crashed.
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A good idea came across her mind at the last moment.
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The hikers were all but frozen when they were found.
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Let us hope the world will never be on the brink of a nuclear war.
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Our firm is on the verge of bankruptcy, I'm ashamed to say.
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Sam got a raw deal when he was laid off just before his job would have become permanent.
４．煮え立たせる寸前で弱火にして、もう一度灰汁を取り除きます。
4. Just before bringing it to the boil, set to a low flame and remove the scum again.