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この前
kono mae
Description
「この前」は、少し前にあった時のことを話す時に使います。
"この前" is used when talking about something that happened a little while ago.
友だちと話す時によく使う、やさしい言い方です。
"この前" is a gentle expression often used when talking with friends.
Meanings
この前kono mae
the other day; recently; a little while ago
この前、映画を見ました。
I watched a movie the other day.
この前kono mae
the last time; the previous occasion
この前の話を覚えていますか。
Do you remember the story from before?
この前kono mae
in front of this; the front of this
駅のこの前で待っています。
I'm waiting in front of the station.
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Notes
- Etymology
この (this) + 前 (before/front); as a time expression means a recent past occasion.
- Nuance
この前 is casual; 先日 is the more polite equivalent for the same 'the other day' meaning.
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