How to Say ‘In front of people’ in Japanese
人前で
hitomae de
[hee-toh-mah-eh deh]
💬 Usage Tip: [人前で] means “in public / in front of others.” It commonly pairs with [話す] (“to speak”) or [緊張する] (“to get nervous”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Public speaking anxiety is a very relatable weakness in Japan, so it’s a “safe” example—especially if you add improvement steps.
Phrase Breakdown
人前
hitomae
[hee-toh-mah-eh]
in front of people; in public
Refers to being in front of an audience. Often used when talking about presentation skills in interviews.
人前で話す経験を増やしたいです。
I want to increase my experience speaking in public.
で
de
[deh]
in/at/by (particle)
Particle indicating the place/situation where an action happens (e.g., 人前で話す).
会議で意見を言います。
I state my opinion in meetings.
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