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