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先例に倣う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先例に倣う

先例にならう
せんれいにならう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #166350
1

to follow precedent

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 173
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

before
ahead
previous
future
precedence

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さき
ま.ず
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぽん
8 strokes
Frequency: 399
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

example
custom
usage
precedent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たと.える
10 strokes
Frequency: 2454
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

emulate
imitate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なら.う
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