this side; the near side; in front
Refers to the side or area closer to the speaker or a reference point; often used when giving directions or describing relative positions.
手前の方に立ってください。
Please stand on this side.
地図で見ると、駅は手前の方にあります。
Looking at the map, the station is on the near side.
A more general term for 'this side' or 'before one's eyes'; 手前の方 specifies the direction or area more explicitly.
Standard kanji spelling.
Kana-mixed variant; 方 is often written in kana in casual contexts.
Compound of 手前 (てまえ, 'this side, before one's eyes') + の (possessive particle) + 方 (ほう, 'direction, side').