noun

  1. in front (of), before (e.g. a building).

noun, takes genitive case の, adverb

  1. before, earlier, previously, prior, ago, (minutes) to (the hour).

noun, takes genitive case の

  1. (the) front, frontal part, fore, head (e.g. of a line).

noun

  1. forward, ahead.
  2. (in the) presence (of), in front (of someone).

takes genitive case の

  1. previous (e.g. page), prior (e.g. engagement), first (e.g. half), former (e.g. example).

suffix

After a noun or the -masu stem of a verb.
  1. portion, helping.

noun

  1. front (of one's body or clothing), breast (of a coat, kimono, etc.).
  2. privates, private parts.
  3. criminal record, previous conviction, (a) prior. Colloquialism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
まえ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

in front, before
まえ ゼン さき (2nd, N5)
grass, straw, herbs
to divide
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
cutting off feet as form of punishment
ゲツ グチ ゴツ
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ