Grammar

〜まえに

Reading: まえに

Meanings: before ~

Explanation

introduction

explanation

*まえに* means *before*. It indicates that one action happens before another. The action that happens first goes before *まえに*.

explanation

When attaching to a `verb`, use the dictionary form (not past tense). When attaching to a `noun`, use *の* to connect: *noun + のまえに*.

structure

ごはんを食たべる前まえに、手てを洗あらいます。
gohan o taberu mae ni, te o araimasu.
Before eating a meal, I wash my hands.
寝ねる前まえに、水みずを飲のみます。
neru mae ni, mizu o nomimasu.
Before going to bed, I drink water.
テストの前まえに、よく勉べん強きょうしました。
tesuto no mae ni, yoku benkyoushimashita.
Before the test, I studied a lot.