前者
ぜんしゃ
zensha
nounVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

前者 (ぜんしゃ (zensha)) means "the former". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

the former

Also : the first

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

私は前者が好きです。

わたしはぜんしゃがすきです。

I like the former.

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.

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