目の前

めのまえ
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1

Directly in front of one's eyes; immediately before someone; right in front.

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Examples

目の前に大きな湖が広がっていた。

A large lake was spread out right in front of me.

財布を目の前に置いたのに、なくなってしまった。

I put my wallet right in front of me, but it disappeared.

子どもが目の前で走り回っている。

A child is running around right in front of me.

2

Immediate or imminent; about to happen very soon (e.g., a deadline or event is right around the corner).

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Examples

試験が目の前に迫っているので、勉強しないといけない。

The exam is right around the corner, so I have to study.

成功のチャンスが目の前にある。

A chance for success is right in front of you.

冬が目の前に来ているから、暖房を用意しよう。

Winter is approaching, so let's prepare the heater.

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