Translation of Japanese word "以前" to English
以前
いぜん
[izen]
IPA: /izen/
Meaning
VerbAt an earlier time.
How to use
以前 (izen) — 'before / previously / ago'. 以前住んでいた — lived previously. 三年前以前 — three years ago and before. Antonym: 以後 (igo).
🇬🇧 English
before / previously
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 以前
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いぜん
Romaji Transcription: izen
Example Sentences
彼は以前の写真を見ました。
かれはいぜんのしゃしんをみました。
He saw the photo before.
彼女は以前のことを思い出しました。
かのじょはいぜんのことをおもいだしました。
She remembered the thing before.
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What does the Japanese word "以前" mean?▼
The Japanese word "以前" means "before / previously" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "以前"?▼
The word "以前" is read as "いぜん" (izen). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to something that was before.".
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