前ぜん置ち

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

preface; introduction; introductory remarks

Refers to a short opening statement or remarks before the main content, often in speeches, documents, or explanations. Commonly used in the phrase 前置き (まえおき) in casual contexts, but 前置 is more formal and written.

• 前ぜん置ちが長ながすぎると、聞きき手ては退たい屈くつしてしまう。

  If the preface is too long, the listeners will get bored.

• 前ぜん置ちとして、今こん回かいのプロジェクトの背はい景けいを簡かん単たんに説せつ明めいします。

  As an introduction, I will briefly explain the background of this project.