〜前に
Means before doing something or before a time.
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Examples
会議の前に資料を送ります。
かいぎの まえに しりょうを おくります。
I will send the materials before the meeting.
寝る前に薬を飲んでください。
ねる まえに くすりを のんでください。
Please take the medicine before sleeping.
Meaning
〜前に means "before..." It can come after a noun or a dictionary-form verb.
Usage
Use の前に after a noun and 前に after a dictionary-form verb.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Noun + の前に | before noun |
| Verb dictionary + 前に | before doing |
Notes
Use this to give an order of actions before meetings, trips, meals, or appointments.