前 方(ぜんぽう)

ぜんぽう

noun

front; forward; ahead

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1. front; forward; ahead

The area or direction in front of something or someone. A somewhat formal word for the space ahead.

前方(ぜんぽう)に注意(ちゅうい)してください。

Please watch ahead.

前方(ぜんぽう)に大(おお)きな橋(はし)が見(み)えてきた。

A large bridge came into view ahead.

車(くるま)の前方(ぜんぽう)に子(こ)どもが飛(と)び出(だ)してきたので、急(きゅう)ブレーキをかけた。

A child jumped out in front of the car, so I slammed on the brakes.

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

Direction set

前方(ぜんぽう): front, ahead
後方(こうほう): rear, behind
左方(さほう): left side
右方(うほう): right side

CONTRAST WITH 前(まえ):
前(まえ) is everyday and casual. 前方(ぜんぽう) is formal and often technical — used in traffic reports, announcements, and official instructions.

Related Words

Antonym: 後方(こうほう) (rear)

Compare: 前列(ぜんれつ) (front row)

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Added 2026.3.24 19:01 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:31

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