1. in front (of), before (e.g. a building)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

2. before, earlier, previously, prior, ago, (minutes) to (the hour)

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no' noun (common) (futsuumeishi) adverb (fukushi)

3. (the) front, frontal part, fore, head (e.g. of a line)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

4. forward, ahead

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

5. (in the) presence (of), in front (of someone)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

6. previous (e.g. page), prior (e.g. engagement), first (e.g. half), former (e.g. example)

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

7. portion, helping

suffix

8. front (of one's body or clothing), breast (of a coat, kimono, etc.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

9. privates, private parts

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

10. criminal record, previous conviction, (a) prior

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) colloquial