前方

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前方

"前方" means "front" or "forward direction."


In this sentence, '前方' (zenpou) is used to indicate the direction that is ahead or forward in physical space.

車は前方に進んでいる。

The car is moving forward.


Here, '前方' is used to specify the location of the building as being ahead or in the front area visually.

前方のビルが新しいデザインになっています。

The building ahead has a new design.


In this usage, '前方' refers metaphorically to the stage or point before later stages in time, indicating the preliminary or initial results.

試合の前方の結果は確認済みです。

The early results of the match have been confirmed.