noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
ahead; in front; forward direction
Refers to the direction or area in front of someone or something. More objective and directional than simply 前, and common in navigation, driving, announcements, and written descriptions.
Antonyms: 後方
前方に車が止まっている。
There is a car stopped ahead.
前方の信号を右に曲がってください。
Please turn right at the traffic light ahead.
noun
square-fronted; having a square front
Limited technical/descriptive use, especially in terms for ancient burial-mound shapes such as 前方後円墳, where the front portion is square.
前方後円墳は、前方が四角く後方が丸い形をしている。
A keyhole-shaped kofun has a square front and a round rear.