Vocab Info
N3 Noun, Pronoun
手前before, this side, one's standpoint, one's appearance, we, you
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
before oneself, in front of one, nearby
Noun
2.
a bit before reaching (a location), this side (of a location)
Noun
3.
one's standpoint, one's appearance, face, honour
Noun
4.
skill, dexterity, artistry, ingenuity
Noun
5.
tea-ceremony procedures
See Also:
Pronoun
6.
I, me
Humble (kenjougo) languagePronoun
7.
you
Male term or language, to one's inferior
All Forms
手前 【てまえ】
Common・Uncommon
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手前にある雑誌を取ってくれませんか?
Could you pass me the magazine in front of you?
言い出した手前、とても断る事は出来ない。
I can't say no to him now that he's made the offer before me.
この電車の終点の三つ手前の駅で乗り換えをします。
I will change trains three stops before the last stop of this train.
私がやると言ってしまった手前、引き下がる事は出来ません。
I can't back down now that I've said I'll do it.
母が娘に:「そんなだらしない生活をして、少しは世間の手前も考えたらどうなの?」
A mother to her daughter: 'With such an irresponsible lifestyle, shouldn't you at least consider how it appears to others?'
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