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2007.10.11(Review of 2001.03.15 edition)

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IN FRONT (OF) vs. IN THE FRONT (OF)
~の前に vs. ~の前(の部分)に

Explanation

  • If something is in front of, for example, a building, then it is OUTSIDE the building and near the part that faces forward.

    If something is in THE front of or at THE front of, for example, a building, then it is INSIDE the part of the building that faces forward.
  • 例えば in front of ~(建物)と言うと、何かがその建物の外の正面部分の近くにある(いる)という意味になります。

    in(at) the front of ~ と言うと、前方を向いている建物部分の内部にある(いる)、という意味をさします。

IN FRONT (OF) vs. IN THE FRONT (OF)

examples

  1. I'll meet you in front of the department store at 3:30. If it's raining, wait for me inside.
  2. The people sitting in front of me wouldn't stop talking during the movie.
  3. a: I'm starting to feel sick. Can you drive a little more slowly?
    b: Maybe you'll feel better if you sit in the front.
  4. There are emergency exit doors at the front of the plane as well as at the back.

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