Word details

前提

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 前提.

Dictionary

Entry

前提んていNounFreq #2943
1

condition; assumption; prerequisite; hypothesis

Examples
その前提が妥当かどうかよく考えるべきだ。
You ought to think over whether the premise is valid or not.
2

intention; intent; aim; goal

Examples
私たちは結婚を前提として交際しています。
We are dating with a view to marriage.
3

Logic

premise

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

in front, before

9 strokesFrequency 27JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ゼン

Kun

まえ-まえ

Nanori

さきさとまい

propose, take along, carry in hand

12 strokesFrequency 254JLPT N1Grade 5

On

テイチョウダイ

Kun

さ.げる

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