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preliminary in Japanese

preliminary in Japanese is 予備的, 予選 — preliminary means coming before the main event or process; introductory.

preliminary in Japanese

予備的
adj
Pronounced: yobiteki
In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
予選
noun
Pronounced: yosen
Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists

What does "preliminary" mean?

  1. adjective Coming before the main event or process; introductory.
    "A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud."
  2. noun An early round or event that leads into the main one, especially in sport.
    "The boxer won all his preliminaries before facing the champion."

preliminary in a sentence

  • A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud.
  • They held preliminary talks before the full negotiations began.
  • The boxer won all his preliminaries before facing the champion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "preliminary" in Japanese?

"preliminary" in Japanese is 予備的, 予選. preliminary means: Coming before the main event or process; introductory.

How do you pronounce 予備的?

"preliminary" in Japanese is 予備的, pronounced "yobiteki".

How do you use "preliminary" in a sentence?

Example: "A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud." In Japanese, "preliminary" is 予備的, 予選.

Are there other ways to say "preliminary" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "preliminary": 予備的, 予選.

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