上前

うわまえ

Meanings

1. Noun part of the fabric that is wrapped farthest from the skin when wearing a garment that is wrapped in front of one (such as a kimono) See also: 下前 (したまえ).
2. percentage; commission See also: 上米 (うわまい).

Kanji

• 上 up. Read as うわ.
• 前 front. Read as まえ.

Words containing 上前

• 上前をはねる (うわまえをはねる) to take a commission
• 盗人の上前を取る (ぬすびとのうわまえをとる) taking a cut from a thief's plunder

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