JLPT N1
前哨戦
Preliminary skirmish or warm-up match preceding the main event.
Readings
Noun
Warm-up" / "Preliminary Round
A preliminary conflict or competition that serves as a precursor or indicator for a decisive main event.
Example
この 試合 は 、 決勝戦 の いい 前哨戦 に なった 。
This match was a good warm-up for the finals.
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