プロローグ
Meanings
1
Used for the introductory section of a literary work, play, or film. Also used metaphorically for events that serve as an introduction to something larger.
The prologue of this novel is very impressive.
That incident was merely a prologue to the war.
Usage patterns
- プロローグで始まるto open with a prologue
This novel opens with a prologue.
- 〈事〉のプロローグにすぎないto be merely the prologue to something bigger
This victory is merely the prologue to a long battle.