〜まえに

N5

before doing ~

Structure

Verb dictionary + まえに

Explanation

「〜まえに」 means "before doing ~". Structure: Verb dictionary + まえに. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

benkyounomaeniteoaraimasu.

I wash my hands before the study.

shitsumonnomaeniteoaraimasu.

I wash my hands before the question.

kaimononomaeniteoaraimasu.

I wash my hands before the shopping.

sentakunomaeniteoaraimasu.

I wash my hands before the laundry.

denwanomaeniteoaraimasu.

I wash my hands before the telephone call.

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