English–Japanese

“in front of others” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihitomae

Example

人前では緊張します。hito mae de wa kin chō shi ma su

I get nervous in front of others.

Illustration for 人前 (in front of others)

How to say “in front of others” in Japanese

“In front of others” in Japanese is 人前 (hitomae).

Describes a situation where other people are present as observers, often adding a sense of social exposure.

Full entry for 人前: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 人前

人前で話します。hito mae de hana shi ma su

I speak in front of others.

初めて人前でスピーチをしました。haji me te hito mae de su pī chi o shi ma shi ta

I gave a speech in front of others for the first time.

Tips for using 人前

  • In Japanese, 人前 (hitomae) commonly pairs with で (de) to mark the setting, as in 人前で話す (hitomae de hanasu), "speak in front of others," rather than a physical location.

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