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Sentence

Before we get into the main topic, let me preface it briefly: today I want to start with the conclusion.

Related words

前置まえおきする

Hiragana
まえおきする
Verb

to preface

Before we get into the main topic, let me preface it briefly: today I want to start with the conclusion.

Word Forms

The basic and commonly used forms of this verb.

Basic forms
Form Word form Usage
Imperfective form (mizenkei)
Alternative: 前置きせ 前置きさ
Connects to endings such as nai, reru, and seru.
Continuative form (renyokei) Connects to endings such as masu, tai, and ta.
Conclusive form (shushikei) Ends a sentence and serves as the dictionary form.
Attributive form (rentaikei) Modifies a noun.
Conditional form (kateikei) Combines with ba to express a condition.
Imperative form (meireikei)
Alternative: 前置きせよ
Expresses a command or instruction.
Common forms
Form Word form Usage
Te-form Connects clauses with te.
Ta-form Expresses the past with ta.
Nai-form Expresses negation with nai.
Masu-form Used for polite speech.
Ba-form Expresses a condition with ba.
Volitional form Expresses intention or invitation.

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