前もって
まえもって
Also written 前以て
Meanings
- Adverb in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
Kanji
- 前 front. Read as まえ.
Example sentences
- 君は部屋代を前もって払うべきだ。
You should pay your rent in advance. - 前もってそれを彼に言っておいた方が良いよ。
You would do well to tell it to him in advance. - 前もって言ってくれても良かったのに。
You ought to have told me that before. - ご協力に対し、前もってお礼を申し上げます。
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. - いとこは前もって知らせずにやってきて僕を驚かせた。
My cousin took me by surprise by coming without previous notice.