前置 き maeoki
maeoki
Noun
, Suru Verb
1. preface; introduction; preamble
Intransitive
karewa maeokito shite sukoshi hanashita.
He said a few words by way of preface.
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Example Sentences
karewa maeokito shite sukoshi hanashita.
He said a few words by way of preface.
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maeokide
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. With a preface; As a preamble
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maeokidarō
Expresses probability ("probably…")
1. Probably a preface.; Probably an introduction.
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maeokijārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. It wasn't a preface.; It wasn't an introduction.
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maeokijanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't a preface.; Wasn't a preliminary remark.
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maeokideshō
Expresses probability in a polite manner ("probably…")
1. Probably a preface.; Probably an introduction.
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maeokidewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. It wasn't a preface.; It wasn't an introduction.
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