〜の前に | indicates that an action takes place before a certain event

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜の前に (Noun の前に): indicates that an action takes place before a certain event.

See example sentences below.

〜の前に at a glance

At a glance

〜の前に

〜no mae ni

Time expressions

Expression: 〜の前に
Reading: 〜no mae ni
Natural meaning: indicates that an action takes place before a certain event
Typical use: Time expressions

Core meaning

indicates that an action takes place before a certain event

Example 1

食事の前に、手を洗います。

Translation

I wash my hands before meals.

Example 2

旅行の前に、新しいカメラを買いました。

Translation

I bought a new camera before my trip.