手前 (Temae) is a Japanese noun meaning “before oneself, in front of one, nearby, a bit before reaching (a location)”.
Meanings
- nounbefore oneself; in front of one; nearby
- nouna bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location)
- nounone's standpoint; one's appearance; face; honour
- nounskill; dexterity; artistry; ingenuity
- nountea-ceremony procedures
- pronounI; me
Examples
てめぇら、死にやがれ！
Fuck you all to hell!
手前にひいて開けてください。
Pull it open.
あの信号の手前で降ろしてください。
Please let me off on this side of that traffic light.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).