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[ぜん()·()·()]
zenchishi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 前置詞

noun
  1. preposition

Definition and Synonyms for 前置詞

Preposition a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word
Synonyms: 前置詞
Preposition the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached)
Synonyms: 前置詞

Meanings for each kanji in 前置詞

» in front; before
» put; placement; set; deposit; leave behind; keep; employ; pawn
» part of speech; words; poetry

Categories 前置詞 is a member of

Position an item on a list or in a sequence
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Closed-Class Word a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 前置詞

Sample Sentences for 前置詞

However, the preposition+relative pronoun (which) part becomes a relative adverb (where).
You can omit the preposition in this phrase.
He concentrated on his study of prepositions.
In English there are eight main parts of speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, preposition, conjunction and finally interjection.

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