“Lead up” in Japanese
Short answer
Lead up in Japanese is “前振り” (maefuri). Full meaning: preface, introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.), lead up; swinging (one's body) forward.
Other ways to say “Lead up” in Japanese
前ふり
maefuri preface, introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.), lead up; swinging (one's body) forward
前フリ
maefuri preface, introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.), lead up; swinging (one's body) forward
まえふり
maefuri preface, introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.), lead up; swinging (one's body) forward
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