Kanji for "Before"

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "before". The most popular choice is shown first.

前

Top pick

in front, before

Reading: zen

9 strokes

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Related kanji for "before"

先

before

sen

6 strokes曽

before

sou

11 strokes往

before

ou · wisdom, dynamic

8 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for before?

The most common kanji for "before" is 前, read as zen. It means in front, before. Related kanji: 先 (before), 曽 (before), 往 (before).

How many strokes does 前 have?

前 has 9 strokes.