Meaning of 目前 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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目前
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Kana Readingもくぜん
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Romajimokuzen
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
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Example Sentences
目前, もくぜん used in context
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保憲は脇息に身を預け、目前に出された朝餉に当惑の目を当てていた。
Yasunori leaned into the armrest and looked in bemusement at the breakfast laid before him.
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Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.
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The impending examination loomed large in her mind.
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I'm very busy with the examination just before me.
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The examination is near at hand.
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Kanji found in this word
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
On: モク, ボク
Kun: め, -め, ま-
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