Learn Japanese: beforehand

Now your ma owns this street, but beforehand, it was pretty amazing.

From Lesson 110:Kanji 12·Japanese

Now your ma owns this street, but beforehand, it was pretty amazing.

Breakdown of beforehand

You found one hook on the street. Congratulations!

予よ定てい refers to a single scheduled instance or arrangement. It implies a fixed or pre-determined plan, often involving time or dates.

You look at your hometown and realize that beforehand, it was just a field.

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