前者
ぜんしゃ
zensha
VocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Meaning
the former
the first of two · the one mentioned first
Signification
le premier
le premier des deux · celui mentionné en premier
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 前者 (ぜんしゃ) means 'the former'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of the former.
Example Sentences
前者の方法はより安全だ。
ぜんしゃのほうほうはよりあんぜんだ。
The former method is safer.
La première méthode est plus sûre.
二つの選択肢のうち前者を選んだ。
ふたつのせんたくしのうちぜんしゃをえらんだ。
Of the two options, I chose the former.
Parmi les deux options, j'ai choisi la première.
Kanji in this word
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