JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
前 — in front
- Reading
- ゼン・まえ・\~まえ
- Meaning
- in front; before
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
前 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ゼン・まえ・\~まえ and it means in front; before. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
前 appears in everyday japanese words such as 前 (before), 前 (before) and 事前 (prior).
Japanese words containing 前
Frequently asked questions
What does 前 mean in Japanese?
前 means in front; before in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 前 read?
前 is read ゼン・まえ・\~まえ. Reading it inside real words — 前 and 前 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 前 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 前 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 前 in a word?
A common word containing 前 is 前 (せん) — "before". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 前 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 前 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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