Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 一歩手前(いっぽてまえ) in Japanese

一歩手前
Kana Reading
いっぽてまえ
Romaji
ippotemae
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    just this side of; one step short of; on the brink


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

8 strokes

walk, counter for steps

On'Yomi: ホ, ブ, フ

Kun'Yomi: ある.く, あゆ.む

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

hand

On'Yomi: シュ, ズ

Kun'Yomi: て, て-, -て, た-

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JLPT 5

9 strokes

in front, before

On'Yomi: ゼン

Kun'Yomi: まえ, -まえ

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JLPT 5

1 stroke

one, one radical (no.1)

On'Yomi: イチ, イツ

Kun'Yomi: ひと-, ひと.つ

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