6課 比較と限定
Compare and limit
接続：N の前に／Vる前に
Before…. State the action taken before another milestone or action.
注意 / Note：With verbs, use the dictionary form even if the sentence is in the past: 寝る前に.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Say B happened before A
Wonder: Has A not happened yet at time B?
Avoid: Don't use Vた前に
Tip to remember: Nの前に／Vる前に
Check again: Before A happens → Vる
Wonder: Has A not happened yet at time B?
Avoid: Don't use Vた前に
Tip to remember: Nの前に／Vる前に
Check again: Before A happens → Vる
寝る前に、歯を磨きます。
Before sleeping, I brush my teeth.
食事の前に、手を洗いましょう。
Before meals, wash your hands.
駅へ行く前に、切符を予約しました。
Before going to the station, I booked a ticket.