How to Say ‘Just before the entrance’ in Japanese
入口の手前
iriguchi no temae
[ee-ree-goo-chee noh teh-MAH-eh]
💬 Usage Tip: 手前 (temae) means the near side of something, just short of it from where you are. Use it for directions: 信号の手前 "just before the traffic light".
Phrase Breakdown
入口
iriguchi
[ee-ree-goo-chee]
entrance
The place where you enter a building or restaurant. Important when asking about wheelchair access.
入口は広いですか。
Is the entrance wide?
の
no
[noh]
of; linking particle
Connects nouns, often showing possession or describing one noun with another.
日本の文化が好きです。
I like Japanese culture.
手前
temae
[teh-MAH-eh]
just before; this side of
The spot slightly before reaching a place.
信号の手前で止めてください。
Please stop just before the light.
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