前方(ぜんぽう)

前方(ぜんぽう) is a formal word for 'ahead' or 'in front.' More formal than 前(まえ), and commonly used in driving, announcements, and written instructions.

Common collocations

• 前方(ぜんぽう)不注意(ふちゅうい): failure to watch ahead (common traffic violation)
• 前方(ぜんぽう)確認(かくにん): forward check (driving safety)
• 前方(ぜんぽう)に注意(ちゅうい): watch ahead
• 前方(ぜんぽう)後方(こうほう): front and back

Related words

• 後方(こうほう): rear, behind
• 左方(さほう): left side
• 右方(うほう): right side

Similar words

• 前(まえ): front — the everyday word; 前方(ぜんぽう) is formal and often technical, used in traffic reports, announcements, and official instructions