この前

このまえ

the other day

Also:last time, last (Sunday, summer, etc.)

What does この前 mean?

この前 is a Japanese noun meaning the other day in English. It can also be translated as last time, last (Sunday, summer, etc.) depending on context. It is written as この前 in kanji, このまえ in hiragana, and konomae in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

私がこの前なくした時計は新品だった。

The watch I lost the other day was new.

この前京都を訪れたのはいつでしたか。

When did you visit Kyoto last?