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手前 てまえ N2

  1. before oneself; in front of one; nearby
  2. a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location)
  3. face; honour; one's appearance; one's standpoint
  4. artistry; dexterity; ingenuity; skill
  5. tea-ceremony procedures
  6. I; me
  7. you

手前 てめえ

  1. you
  2. I; herself; himself; me; myself; oneself; yourself

手前ども てまえども

  1. my shop; my store; we (esp. used by merchants, etc.)

手前の方 てまえのほう

  1. in the forefront; this side

手前勝手 てまえがって

  1. self-centered; self-centred; selfish

手前取り てまえどり

  1. buying items from the front of the shelf (i.e. with an earlier expiration date)

手前味噌 てまえみそ

  1. self-flattery; singing one's own praises

手前定規 てまえじょうぎ

  1. self-serving logic

刀の手前 かたなのてまえ

  1. samurai's face

お手前 おてまえ

  1. skill at serving tea; tea-ceremony procedures
  2. artistry; dexterity; ingenuity; skill
  3. you
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