序説
Meanings
1
introduction; introductory remarks
Used for a preliminary section of a book, thesis, or lecture that outlines the main content. More formal than はじめに.
In the introduction of this book, the author explains the purpose of the research.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉についての序説an introduction on/about a topic
He wrote an introduction on modern philosophy.
- 序説で〈事〉を述べるto state something in the introduction
He stated the purpose of the book in the introduction.
- 序説を書くto write an introduction
The professor wrote an introduction to the new theory.