Decoded Slug: Noun の手前 (~no temae)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun の手前 (~no temae)
Noun の手前 (~no temae)
Short explanation:
Expresses the idea of 'Before doing action; on the verge of'.
Formation:
Noun + の手前
Examples:
試験の手前、遊びに行くのは止めた方がいい
Shiken no temae, asobi ni iku no wa yameta hou ga ii.
Just before the exam, it's better to stop going to play.
彼女と別れるの手前、思い直しました。
Kanojo to wakareru no temae, omoinaoshimashita.
Just before breaking up with her, I had a change of heart.
締め切りの手前で、やっとレポートが完成しました。
Shimekiri no temae de, yatto repōto ga kansei shimashita.
Just before the deadline, I finally finished the report.
選挙の手前、政治の話が多くなります。
Senkyo no temae, seiji no hanashi ga ooku narimasu.
Just before the election, there will be a lot of political talk.
Long explanation:
This grammar point is used to express the idea of being on the verge of doing something or just before the action takes place. It can be translated to English as 'Before doing ////'. Nouns that are frequently used with this structure often denote some kind of action or event.
