手前

Formation

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Verb
手前
Dict. Form
Noun
手前

Meaning

Used when one feels a moral obligation, social pressure, or a need to save face because of a previous action, statement, or their current position.

Examples

絶対に合格すると宣言した手前、不合格になるわけにはいかない。

Since I declared that I would definitely pass, I cannot afford to fail.

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