“Precursor” in Japanese
Short answer
Precursor in Japanese is “前駆体” (zenkutai). Full meaning: (biochemical) precursor.
Other ways to say “Precursor” in Japanese
前兆現象
zenchougenshou precursor, premonitory phenomena, telltale signs, advance warnings
先駆
senku forerunner, precursor, pioneer, leader; outrider, outriding
先達
sendatsu leader, pioneer, precursor, senior figure; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
前駆
sengu outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade), outriding; harbinger, herald, precursor, forerunner, foretoken; anticipation
前兆
zenchou omen, portent, sign, presage, harbinger, premonition, precursor, foreboding, presentiment
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