“Introduction” in Japanese
Short answer
Introduction in Japanese is “紹介” (shoukai). Full meaning: introduction, presentation, referral, showcase (of a product).
Other ways to say “Introduction” in Japanese
移入
inyuu introduction (from outside), import, bringing in; shipping in (from another part of the country), transporting; putting in (e.g. one's feelings into a work)
導入
dounyuu introduction, bringing in, installation, setting up, importation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.), introductory part
序論
joron introduction, preface
序奏
josou introduction
伝来
denrai introduction (from abroad); transmission (through successive generations), being handed down (from generation to generation), being passed down
概論
gairon introduction, outline, general remarks
緒論
shoron introduction, preface
序説
josetsu introduction
誘い
sasoi invitation, introduction; temptation
前振り
maefuri preface, introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.), lead up; swinging (one's body) forward
顔合わせ
kaoawase meeting together, introduction; costarring, appearing together; being matched, facing off
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