〜まえに

〜まえに is used to say that one action happens before another.

🔹 Basic Meaning

• “before …”
• “before doing …”

🔹 When to use 〜まえに

• When something happens before another action
• To show a clear order of actions
• Common in daily conversation (N5)

🔹 Simple Examples

寝るまえに、本を読みます。
→ I read a book before sleeping.

学校へ行くまえに、朝ご飯を食べます。
→ I eat breakfast before going to school.

食事のまえに、手を洗います。
→ I wash my hands before a meal.

日本に来るまえに、日本語を勉強しました。
→ I studied Japanese before coming to Japan.

🔹 Important Note (N5)

With 〜まえに, the verb must be in the dictionary form (not た-form).

⭐ The Grammar Summary

• Verb (dictionary form) + まえに = “before doing …”
• Noun + の + まえに = “before (a noun)”
• Shows the order of actions
• Very common and important in JLPT N5