JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
先立って
Formal term indicating prior to or the other day
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先立つ dictionary form
1 Expression / Adverb
Before" / "Prior to
Marks a preparatory or preliminary action occurring before a main event or project begins.
Example
新製品 の 発売 に先立って 、 予約 受付 を 開始 します 。
We will begin accepting pre-orders in advance of the new product launch.
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2 Adverb / Noun
The Other Day" / "Recently
Refers to a specific time in the recent past, often used to acknowledge a previous interaction with formal courtesy.
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