前面
Meanings
1
Refers to the front-facing part of a physical object, building, or space. Often used in spatial descriptions.
There is a large window on the front of the building.
The front of the car got dented.
2
initial pledge; opening slogan
Used in political or campaign contexts for a promise or slogan put forward at the start. Often appears in phrases like 前面に掲げる.
The candidate fought the election campaign with tax cuts as the main pledge.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の前面に立つto stand at the front of something
He stood at the front of the group and led them.
- 〈事〉を前面に掲げるto hold up a cause or policy prominently
The party ran the election holding up environmental protection as its main platform.
- 〈事〉を前面に押し出すto push something to the forefront (of a campaign, plan, etc.)
The company advertised by pushing its new product to the forefront.
Expressions
- 前面に出すbring to the forefront; highlight; put forward