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前触れ — meaning in English

maebure

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English meaning

  • bellwether noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  • harbinger noun A person or sign that shows something is about to happen, especially something important.
  • herald noun A person or thing that announces or signals that something is coming.

Senses

前触れ is used for these senses in English:

  • bellwether (figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
  • harbinger A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.
  • herald A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.

bellwether — full definition

  1. noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  2. noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
  3. adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.

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