Grammatical expression meaning “before” — Japanese grammar

まえに

Grammatical expression meaning “before”

mae ni

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用法

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Indicates an action performed just -before- the accompanying verb.

  • ▸ 帰るまえに本屋さんに行きます。

    I go to the bookstore before going home.

  • ▸ 学校に行くまえに予習しています。

    I prepare my lessons before going to school.

  • ▸ 日本に来る前に日本語を勉強していました。

    Before coming to Japan, I learned Japanese.

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