Meaning of 寸前 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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寸前
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Kana Readingすんぜん
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Romajisunzen
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), suffix
- Meaning
- on the verge; on the brink; just in front of; just before
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Example Sentences
寸前, すんぜん used in context
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４．煮え立たせる寸前で弱火にして、もう一度灰汁を取り除きます。
4. Just before bringing it to the boil, set to a low flame and remove the scum again.
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My father's company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
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The plane was about to take off.
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The plane turned sharply to the right just before it crashed.
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She was nearly frozen to death in the snow.
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She was on the border of killing herself.
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