めんぜん
Meanings
Noun
1. (in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
Kanji used
surface
in front of
Pitch accent
んぜん
んぜ
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Composed of
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
Examples (3 in total)
I am not accustomed to making speeches in public.
He did this before my face.
The child was scolded by his mother in the presence of others.