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前

noun

1. in front (of), before (e.g. a building).

noun, takes genitive case の, adverb

1. before, earlier, previously, prior, ago, (minutes) to (the hour).

noun, takes genitive case の

1. (the) front, frontal part, fore, head (e.g. of a line).

noun

1. forward, ahead.
2. (in the) presence (of), in front (of someone).

takes genitive case の

1. previous (e.g. page), prior (e.g. engagement), first (e.g. half), former (e.g. example).

suffix

1. portion, helping.

noun

1. front (of one's body or clothing), breast (of a coat, kimono, etc.).
2. privates, private parts.
3. criminal record, previous conviction, (a) prior. Colloquialism.