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[ぜん(前)·ご(後)·かん(関)·けい(係)]
zengokankei
noun

Root Words:

[ぜん(前)·ご(後) + かん(関)·けい(係)]
zengo + kankei

English Meaning(s) for 前後関係

noun
  1. context (of a passage)
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Definition and Synonyms for 前後関係

Context Of Use discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
Synonyms: コンテクスト, 前後関係, 文理, 文脈, 語脈
Setting the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
Synonyms: コンテクスト, 前後関係, 状況, 環境, 背景

Meanings for each kanji in 前後関係

前 in front; before Kanji Details »
後 behind; back; later Kanji Details »
関 connection; barrier; gateway; involve; concerning Kanji Details »
係 person in charge; connection; duty; concern oneself Kanji Details »

Categories 前後関係 is a member of

Discourse extended verbal expression in speech or writing
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Environment the totality of surrounding conditions
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