Definition of ひとむかしまえ
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(n) long ago; previous; of a former age
一昔前だったら、駅や、レストランや、病院の待合室でタバコに火をつけるのをためらう人はいなかっただろう。
At one time, people would not have hesitated to light up a cigarette in stations, restaurants, or hospital waiting rooms.