noun
preceding paragraph; first part
Refers to the earlier section or paragraph in a text, speech, or argument. Often used in structured writing or formal explanations.
前段で述べたように、この問題は複雑です。
As mentioned in the preceding paragraph, this issue is complex.
前段の説明を踏まえて、次のステップに進みます。
Based on the explanation in the first part, we will proceed to the next step.