JLPT N3 Intermediate
前者
The former; the first of two items mentioned.
Readings
Noun
The Former" / "The First One
Identifies the first option or subject mentioned when two specific items are presented.
Example
A 犬 と 猫 、 どちら が 好き です か 。
B 私 は 前者 の 方 が 好き です 。
[A:] Which do you prefer, dogs or cats? [B:] I prefer the former.
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