foreshadower

Noun

One who or that which foreshadows.

Japanese Meaning

前兆を示す者・もの

The foreshadower in the novel was a minor character whose brief appearance hinted at the protagonist's downfall.

その小説における前触れとなる存在は、短い登場で主人公の破滅をほのめかした脇役だった。

Sense（1）

One who or that which foreshadows.

foreshadowers

（ plural ）