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前提

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

んてい
Noun
Freq #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

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
12 strokes
Frequency: 254
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

propose
take along
carry in hand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
チョウ
ダイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.げる
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