Meaning and Usage of mae ni (前に)

"mae ni" is used when talking about things that is "before something else" in time, or "in front of" a location.

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Example Sentences (6)

スーパーの前には駐車場があります。

Suupaa no mae ni wa chuushajou ga arimasu.

There is a parking lot in front of the supermarket.

公園の前には子供たちが遊んでいます。

Kouen no mae ni wa kodomotachi ga asonde imasu.

Children are playing in front of the park.

寝る前に歯を磨きます。

Neru mae ni ha o migakimasu.

I brush my teeth before going to bed.

料理を始める前に手を洗います。

Ryouri o hajimeru mae ni te o araimasu.

I wash my hands before starting to cook.

仕事に行く前にコーヒーを飲みます。

Shigoto ni iku mae ni koohii o nomimasu.

I drink coffee before going to work.

旅行の前にホテルを予約します。

Ryokou no mae ni hoteru o yoyaku shimasu.

Before a trip, I book a hotel.