N3
vocabularyN3
以前 (izen)
以前
romaji: izenago, since, before
以前
Quick Meaning
以前 means "ago, since, before".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: izen
Study Flow
First read 以前 aloud, then connect the sound "izen" with the meaning "ago, since, before".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 以前.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "ago, since, before".
- Say the romaji aloud: izen.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 以前. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
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