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N5On: ぜんKun: まえ
Memory Aid
The top part (止) looks like a foot taking a step. The lines below resemble a path stretching out *in front*, guiding you *forward* or to what comes *before*.
'Mae' — Imagine 'Mae' West standing right *in front* of you.
Vocabulary
名前なまえname
午前ごぜんmorning (A.M.)
駅前えきまえin front of the station
前まえfront, before
以前いぜんbefore, formerly
Example Sentences
駅の前に友達がいます。
My friend is in front of the station.
３年前に日本に来ました。
I came to Japan three years ago.
本は机の前にあります。
The book is in front of the desk.
今は午前１０時です。
It is 10 A.M. now.