前まえ口こう上じょう

noun

introductory remarks; prefatory speech

Used for a short speech or remarks given before the main event, such as at a ceremony, performance, or meeting.

• 開かい会かいにあたり、簡かん単たんな前まえ口こう上じょうを述のべさせていただきます。

  At the opening, allow me to make a few introductory remarks.