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Picture story for the kanji 前, meaning in front

前 kanji: meaning “in front”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N59 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
in front
On'yomi
ゼン
Kun'yomi
まえ

Picture story to remember 前

A butcher is so proud of his feats that he hangs his victims' horns in front of his shop for everyone to see.

How to write 前: stroke order

前 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 前

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Kanji that share parts with 前.