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手前

before oneself

nounFully kanji-known at WK L6JLPT N4 kanji

Meanings

before oneself; in front of one; nearby

Kanji breakdown

Kanji	Meaning	WK level	JLPT
手	Hand	L2	N4
前	In Front	L6	N5

Related words (share lead kanji)

お手上げbeing done for お手洗いtoilet お手伝いさんmaid 握手handshake 一手one move (in go, shogi, etc.)一番手first person (to do)右手right hand 運転手driver 王手check 下手unskillful 下手投げunderhand throw 下手くそunskilled

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