前ぜん件けん

noun

aforementioned matter; previous item

Refers to a matter or item previously mentioned in a text, conversation, or list. Often used in formal or written contexts.

See also: 後件

• 前ぜん件けんについては、後のちほど詳くわしくご説せつ明めいいたします。

  Regarding the aforementioned matter, I will explain it in detail later.

• メールの前ぜん件けんを参さん照しょうしてください。

  Please refer to the previous item in the email.

noun

antecedent

In logic, the antecedent of a conditional statement (the 'if' part). Contrasts with 後件 (consequent).

See also: 後件

• 「PならばQ」において、Pを前ぜん件けん、Qを後こう件けんという。

  In 'If P then Q', P is called the antecedent and Q the consequent.