1. in front (of); before (e.g. a building)
店の前までやってきた。I came up to the front of the store.
2. before; earlier; previously; prior; ago; (minutes) to (the hour)
寝る前に作っといてよかった。I'm glad I made it before going to bed.
3. (the) front; frontal part; fore; head (e.g. of a line)
4. forward; ahead
奴は両手を前に出した。He held both hands out in front of him.
5. (in the) presence (of); in front (of someone)
どうも寝ている人の前だと、つい声を抑えてしまう。I just can't help lowering my voice when I'm in front of someone who is sleeping.
6. previous (e.g. page); prior (e.g. engagement); first (e.g. half); former (e.g. example)
7. portion; helping
after a noun or the -masu stem of a verb
8. front (of one's body or clothing); breast (of a coat, kimono, etc.)
9. privates; private parts
10. criminal record; previous conviction; (a) prior