N5
前 meaning and readings
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Kanji
前
N5
- Meaning
- front
- Onyomi
- ゼン
- Kunyomi
- まえ
- Formula
- 前 = 䒑 + 月 + 刂。
Story
前 is analyzed as a combination of 䒑 (the front part of the meat (moon)), 月 (meat), 刂 (knife) and denotes front.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.
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