～手前
temae
Now that; because of one's position
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
V plain／Nの + 手前
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
A prior statement or one's position before others creates an obligation to act consistently.
Examples 例文
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資料を確認すると約束した手前、今さら断れない。
Having promised to check the documents, I cannot back out now.
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先生に相談すると約束した手前、今さら断れない。
Having promised to consult the teacher, I cannot back out now.
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計画を見直すと約束した手前、今さら断れない。
Having promised to review the plan, I cannot back out now.
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会場を下見すると約束した手前、今さら断れない。
Having promised to inspect the venue beforehand, I cannot back out now.
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十分に練習すると約束した手前、今さら断れない。
Having promised to practice thoroughly, I cannot back out now.
How related patterns differ 比較
のもとで sets an environment or guidance; を込めて puts feeling into an action. ところを often acknowledges imposing on a busy person; 手前 creates an obligation from one's position or words. もそこそこに hurries through something, while なりに recognizes one's own capacity.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～手前 | Now that; because of one's position | 資料を確認すると約束した手前、今さら断れない。 Having promised to check the documents, I cannot back out now. |
| ～のもとで/ もとに | Under; on the basis of | 専門家の指導のもとで、研究を続けた。 I continued research under expert guidance. |
| ～をこめて | With; putting into | 会議の関係者に、感謝を込めて手紙を書いた。 I wrote a letter full of gratitude to those involved in the meeting. |
| ～ところを | Although you are; at a time when | お忙しいところを、会議にお越しいただきありがとうございます。 Thank you for coming to the meeting despite your busy schedule. |
| ～なりに／～なりの | In one's own way; as best one can | 私なりに、研究を続けてきた。 I have continued with research in my own way. |
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