noun
preface; introduction; lead-in
A preliminary remark or setup that introduces a main topic, joke, or question. Common in conversation, comedy, and presentations. Sense 2 is a specific application of sense 1.
See also: 前置き
彼は本題に入る前に長い前振りをした。
He gave a long lead-in before getting to the main topic.
そのジョークの前振りが面白かった。
The setup for that joke was funny.
noun
payment in advance (by bank transfer)
Abbreviation of 前振込み. Used in financial or business contexts.
See also: 前振込み
前振りでお支払いください。
Please pay in advance by bank transfer.
noun
swinging forward (of the body)
Rare usage, typically in sports or physical movement contexts.
ゴルフのスイングで前振りが大切だ。
In a golf swing, the forward swing is important.
Compound of 前 (mae, 'before') and 振り (furi, 'swinging' or 'pretence'). The 'lead-in' sense derives from the idea of a preliminary gesture or setup.