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寝る前に、本を 読みます。
I read a book before going to bed. [formal]
ごはんを 食べる前に、手を 洗います。
I wash my hands before eating. [formal]
仕事に 行く前に、ランニングを します。
I go running before going to work. [formal]
友達に 会う前に、シャワーを 浴びます。
Before meeting a friend, I take a shower. [formal]
旅行に 行く前に、準備します。
I pack my bags before traveling. [formal]
出かける前に、コーヒーを 飲みました。
I drank coffee before going out. [formal]
会議の前に、資料を 読みます。
I read the materials before the meeting. [formal]
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