What does 以前 mean?
以前 is a Japanese noun meaning “in the past; before” in English. It can also be translated as “the past” depending on context. It is written as 以前 in kanji, いぜん in hiragana, and izen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
最善を尽くしますが、よくいっても木曜以前に終える事は出来ません。
I'll do my best, but I'll not be able to finish it before Thursday at best.
以前はこの丘の上に城があった。
There used to be a castle on this hill.