伏線を張る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 伏線を張る | 伏線を張らない |
| Polite | 伏線を張ります | 伏線を張りません |
| Past polite | 伏線を張りました | 伏線を張りませんでした |
| Past | 伏線を張った | 伏線を張らなかった |
| Te-form | 伏線を張って | 伏線を張らないで |
| Desire | 伏線を張りたい | 伏線を張りたくない |
| Potential | 伏線を張れる | 伏線を張れない |
| Passive | 伏線を張られる | 伏線を張られない |
| Causative | 伏線を張らせる | 伏線を張らせない |
| Causative passive | 伏線を張らせられるalso 伏線を張らされる | 伏線を張らせられないalso 伏線を張らされない |
| Volitional | 伏線を張ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 伏線を張りましょう | |
| Imperative | 伏線を張れ | 伏線を張るな |
| Conditional | 伏線を張れば | 伏線を張らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 伏線を張ったら | 伏線を張らなかったら |
foreshadow; drop a hint of things to come
Used in storytelling, speeches, or plans to plant an early clue or hint that will be important later.
At the beginning of the novel, the author skillfully lays the groundwork for later events.
His casual remark foreshadowed the later development.
take precautionary measures; make contingency plans
Extended from the storytelling sense; used when someone prepares in advance for possible future situations, often in business or personal planning.
I took precautionary measures in advance in case the project failed.