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手前【てまえ】

Frequency rank: 2,871. – 2,872.

Alsoてまえ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

before oneself; in front of one; nearby

Generated: This meaning refers to something that is physically located close to or in front of a person.

てまえ手前にいす椅子があります。

There is a chair in front of me.

a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location)

Generated: This usage indicates a position that is just short of a specific destination or a reference point.

てまえ手前のこうさてん交差点でまがって曲がってください。

Please turn at the intersection just before reaching.

one's standpoint; one's appearance; face; honour

Generated: This meaning relates to a person's perspective, appearance, or reputation.

かのじょ彼女のてまえ手前をかんがえなければ考えなければなりません。

I have to consider her point of view.

skill; dexterity; artistry; ingenuity

Generated: This usage pertains to someone's skillfulness or artistic capabilities.

かれ彼はてまえ手前のぎじゅつ技術にひいでている秀でている。

He excels in his skills.

tea-ceremony proceduressee also 点前【てまえ】

Generated: This meaning refers to the specific rituals or practices involved in the Japanese tea ceremony.

てまえ手前のりゅうぎ流儀には、いくつかのじゅうよう重要なすてっぷステップがあります。

There are several important steps in the procedures of the tea ceremony.

pronoun

I; mehumble (kenjougo) language

Generated: This meaning is a colloquial way to refer to oneself.

てまえ手前はだいじょうぶ大丈夫です。

I'm fine.

youmale term or languageto one's inferior

Generated: This meaning is an informal way to address someone else, often used in casual contexts.

てまえ手前はなん何をかんがえている考えているのきごう？

What are you thinking?

Example sentences6 results

てまえ手前のがらすばりガラス張りのたてもの建物はばらえん薔薇園なんです。おんしつ温室になっていて、いつもばら薔薇をかんしょう観賞できるようになってるんですよ。

The glass fronted building before you is the rose garden. It's a greenhouse so you will always be able to appreciate the roses.

てまえ手前にひいてあけてください開けてください。

Pull it open.

手前【てまえ】

Frequency rank: 2,871. – 2,872.

Alsoてまえ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

before oneself; in front of one; nearby

Generated: This meaning refers to something that is physically located close to or in front of a person.

てまえ手前にいす椅子があります。

There is a chair in front of me.

a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location)

Generated: This usage indicates a position that is just short of a specific destination or a reference point.

てまえ手前のこうさてん交差点でまがって曲がってください。

Please turn at the intersection just before reaching.

one's standpoint; one's appearance; face; honour

Generated: This meaning relates to a person's perspective, appearance, or reputation.

かのじょ彼女のてまえ手前をかんがえなければ考えなければなりません。

I have to consider her point of view.

skill; dexterity; artistry; ingenuity

Generated: This usage pertains to someone's skillfulness or artistic capabilities.

かれ彼はてまえ手前のぎじゅつ技術にひいでている秀でている。

He excels in his skills.

tea-ceremony proceduressee also 点前【てまえ】

Generated: This meaning refers to the specific rituals or practices involved in the Japanese tea ceremony.

てまえ手前のりゅうぎ流儀には、いくつかのじゅうよう重要なすてっぷステップがあります。

There are several important steps in the procedures of the tea ceremony.

pronoun

I; mehumble (kenjougo) language

Generated: This meaning is a colloquial way to refer to oneself.

てまえ手前はだいじょうぶ大丈夫です。

I'm fine.

youmale term or languageto one's inferior

Generated: This meaning is an informal way to address someone else, often used in casual contexts.

てまえ手前はなん何をかんがえている考えているのきごう？

What are you thinking?

Example sentences6 results

てまえ手前のがらすばりガラス張りのたてもの建物はばらえん薔薇園なんです。おんしつ温室になっていて、いつもばら薔薇をかんしょう観賞できるようになってるんですよ。

The glass fronted building before you is the rose garden. It's a greenhouse so you will always be able to appreciate the roses.

てまえ手前にひいてあけてください開けてください。

Pull it open.

手

N41

意hand

訓て、て-、-て、た-

音シュ、ズ

前

N52

意in front; before

訓まえ、-まえ

音ゼン

名さき、さと、まい