Explanation
Used to describe a location or position 'in front of' a noun.
Formation
Noun + の + 前に
Detailed explanation
The grammar point Noun の 前に is used to describe a location or position 'in front of' a noun. It is formed by adding の 前に after the noun it refers to. (Note that 'Noun の 前に' can also mean 'before [Noun]' in time contexts, but these examples focus on physical location.)
Examples
駅の前にコンビニがあります。
Eki no mae ni konbini ga arimasu.
There is a convenience store in front of the station.
家の前に車を止めてください。
Ie no mae ni kuruma wo tomete kudasai.
Please park the car in front of the house.
私の前に彼が立っていました。
Watashi no mae ni kare ga tatte imashita.
He was standing in front of me.
ホテルの前にタクシーが来た。
Hoteru no mae ni takushii ga kita.
A taxi came in front of the hotel.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.