“Preface” in Japanese
Short answer
Preface 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 “Preface” in Japanese
前置き
maeoki preface, introduction, preamble
前書き
maegaki preface, foreword, preamble
例言
reigen preface, foreword
識語
shikigo preface, editors note, postscript
序章
joshou preface, foreword, introduction, introductory chapter; beginning, start
前置
zenchi preface, introduction
序文
jobun preface, foreword, introduction
端書き
hashigaki foreword, preface, introduction; postscript
序詞
jokotoba foreword, preface, introduction; prefatory modifying statement (of a waka, etc.)
緒言
chogen foreword, preface
序論
joron introduction, preface
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