- just before; on the verge of; on the brink of
- just in front of; just ahead of
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
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- just before; on the verge of; on the brink of
- just in front of; just ahead of
This usage indicates a point in time that is very close to a specific event occurring.
This meaning describes a physical position that is immediately in front of another object or person.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to stand on the verge ofsituation just before (something happens)to evade at the last momentevent just before (something significant)decision made just beforehandto think right up to the last momentto achieve victory at the very last momentto reach just beforetension just before (something happens)state of completion just before (something is finished)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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4. Just before bringing it to the boil, set to a low flame and remove the scum again.
Sam got a raw deal when he was laid off just before his job would have become permanent.