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大前提

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

いぜんてい
Noun
Freq #21202
1

important condition; basic premise; basic assumption

2

something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued; something that goes without mentioning

3

Logic

major premise (in a syllogism)

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

large
big

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うふ
おう
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
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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