〜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.

PatternMeaning
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.