preface in Japanese
preface in Japanese is 前書き, 序文 — preface means an introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
preface in Japanese
前書き
Pronounced: maegaki
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
序文
Pronounced: jobun
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
What does "preface" mean?
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noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
"In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic."
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verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.
"He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant."
preface in a sentence
- In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic.
- He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "preface" in Japanese?
"preface" in Japanese is 前書き, 序文. preface means: An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
How do you pronounce 前書き?
"preface" in Japanese is 前書き, pronounced "maegaki".
How do you use "preface" in a sentence?
Example: "In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic." In Japanese, "preface" is 前書き, 序文.
Are there other ways to say "preface" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "preface": 前書き, 序文.
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