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JLPT N2adverbLevel estimated by Bebop

前まえもって

maemotte

in advance, beforehand

Example sentences

  1. 私わたしは前まえもってあなたに知しらせる。

    I will let you know in advance.

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  2. 前まえもって席せきを予約よやくしなさい。

    Reserve a seat in advance.

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  3. 前まえもって準備じゅんびしておけよ。

    Get ready in advance.

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Kanji in 前

  • 前in front; beforeOnゼンKunまえ

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