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お前
omae
Description
「お前」は男の人がよく使う、くだけた「あなた」の言い方です。
"お前" is a casual way for men to say "あなた" (you).
友だちや家族には使えますが、目上の人に使うと失礼になります。
You can use "お前" with friends and family, but it's rude to use it with superiors.
Meanings
お前omae
informal, often rough 'you' (mainly used by men)
お前、今どこにいるの?
Where are you now?
お前omae
'you' used casually toward close friends or juniors
お前とは長い付き合いだな。
We've known each other for a long time.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally a polite word (お + 前, 'in front of you'), but its politeness dropped over time.
- Nuance
can sound rough or intimate depending on tone; avoid with superiors or strangers.
In videos
“この苗のように、お前も強い根っこを持て。”
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