手前
てまえ
JLPT N5 · vocab_positionMeaning
this side, just before
Examples
信号の手前で止まってください。
Please stop just before the traffic light.
📖 How to Use
「手前」means "this side, just before." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「手前」is read as「てまえ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「手前」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「手前」mean in Japanese?+
「手前」means "this side, just before". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_position" category.
How do you read 「手前」?+
「手前」is read as「てまえ」.
Is 「手前」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「手前」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「手前」?+
信号の手前で止まってください。 — Please stop just before the traffic light.
Practice 「手前」 with spaced repetition