Meaning

Primary

Last Time

Alternative

Previous Time

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The before time was last time or the previous time

Reading

ぜんかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 前回のコラム

    last time's column

    前回のブログ

    previous blog entry

    前回の話

    previous story

Context Sentences

その活用形は、前回のクラスで学びました。

I learned the conjugated form in the previous class.

前回のプレゼンはダメでしたが、今回は平気だと思います。

The last presentation didn't go well, but I think it will be okay this time.

前回のイベントでは、作家のサインはもらえなかった。

At the last event, I didn't get the writer's autograph.

Kanji Composition