前書き (まえがき, maegaki) Japanese meaning: preface | Kotomoraは
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The preface of this book explains the author's motivation for writing it.
Usage patterns
前書きを書くto write a preface
The author wrote the preface to this book himself.
前書きを読むto read a preface
When choosing a book, it's good to first read the preface.
〈物〉に前書きをつけるto add a preface to something (e.g. a book)
The editor added a short preface to the new edition.
