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前行 (ぜんこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

前ぜん行こう

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Meanings

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noun

former conduct; past behavior

Refers to a person's previous actions or behavior, often in a formal or evaluative context.

彼かれの前ぜん行こうは立りっ派ぱだった。
His past conduct was admirable.
前ぜん行こうを反はん省せいする必ひつ要ようがある。
It is necessary to reflect on one's past behavior.

Kanji

前in front, before
行going, journey, carry out

Similar words

前ぜん歴れき
前歴 refers more broadly to one's past career or personal history, while 前行 focuses specifically on conduct or behavior.
素そ行こう
素行 is a more common term for conduct or behavior, often used in everyday contexts, whereas 前行 is more formal and less frequent.

Etymology

Compound of 前 (previous) and 行 (conduct, action). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.