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前面

zennen
noun★Intermediate
general

The front part or side of something

前面の景色は美しかった

The scenery in front was beautiful

💡

Often used to describe the front part of an object or location

general

The front cover of a book or document

前面にタイトルが書いてある

The title is written on the front cover

💡

In publishing contexts, this refers specifically to the front cover

Collocations

前面にin front of前面をthe front side of

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

前面に立つphrase
to stand in front
前面を飾るphrase
to adorn the front

💡Pro Tip

Physical vs. Metaphorical

While often literal, 前面 can also describe metaphorical 'fronts' of situations or concepts

⚡Gold Rule

Directional Usage

When used with particles like に or を, it specifies the front side in relation to an action

📖Word Origin

Combination of 前 (front) and 面 (side/part)

📝Usage Notes

Can refer to both physical front sides of objects and metaphorical 'front' aspects of situations

Word Breakdown

前
front
root
+
面
side/part
root
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