From the standpoint A; from that position A
- From the standpoint A; from that position A
- (Just) in front of A; (just) before A
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子供の手前、悪い手本は見せられない。
We cannot set a bad example in front of children.
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彼女の手料理の手前、お腹が一杯なんて言えなかった。
Considering it is her home-made cooking, I can't say that I'm full.
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言った手前 (since I said, from the position of having said)
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(Just) in front of A; (just) before A
- From the standpoint A; from that position A
- (Just) in front of A; (just) before A
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玄関の手前に猫がいる。
There's a cat right in front of the entrance.
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彼女の手前で転んでしまった。
I fell over right in front of her.
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学校の手前 (in front of the school)
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