前者
ぜんしゃ
zensha
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
前者 (ぜんしゃ (zensha)) means "The former". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
The former
Also : The first
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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.
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.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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