177.前


1. Meaning and Reading

  • front, before
  • Onyomi : ぜん
  • Kunyomi : まえ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 月 : drum
  • 刂 : stick

Depicts leading at the front while striking a big drum (月) with two sticks (刂), symbolizing ‘front’ or ‘before’.

kanji illustration

3. Example Words

まえ
front

Go forward.

午前 ごぜん
a.m.

I wake up at 8 a.m.

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