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前例に倣う

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

ぜんれいにならう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #154302
1

to follow (copy after) a precedent

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 27
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

in front
before

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まえ
-まえ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さき
さと
まい
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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