人前(ひとまえ)

ひとまえ
noun
in front of people; in public
1. in front of people; in public; before others
A situation where other people are present and watching. Often used with で to mean 'in public' or 'in front of others.'
人前(ひとまえ)で話(はな)すのが苦手(にがて)だ。
I'm not good at speaking in front of people.
人前(ひとまえ)では泣(な)かないようにしている。
I try not to cry in front of others.
彼(かれ)は人前(ひとまえ)に出(で)ると緊張(きんちょう)してしまう。
He gets nervous when he appears before people.

人前(ひとまえ) denotes a situation where one is aware of being seen by others. It carries a sense of social consciousness — the focus is not just on the physical presence of people but on the pressure or awareness that comes with being observed.

Common patterns

  • 人前(ひとまえ)で — in public; in front of people
  • 人前(ひとまえ)に出(で)る — to appear before people
  • 人前(ひとまえ)では～ない — not do something in public

Usage

Often appears in contexts about shyness, public speaking, embarrassment, or maintaining appearances.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 公(おおやけ) (public)
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Added 2026.3.25 21:57 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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