直前

直前

"直前" means "just before" or "immediately prior."

The word '直前' is used here to specify the time period immediately before an event—in this case, the exam.

試験の直前に急に緊張してしまった。

I suddenly got nervous right before the exam.

In this sentence, '直前' describes the action happening immediately before the party, emphasizing a close temporal proximity.

パーティーの直前に準備が終わった。

The preparation was completed right before the party.

Here, '直前' sets the context of time directly preceding the showing of the movie, indicating a constrained and specific timeframe.

映画の上映直前に座席を探していた。

I was looking for a seat right before the movie screening.