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Noun used to refer to the first of two items or people mentioned in a comparison. It does not require a counter and is typically paired with 『後者』 (kousha, 'the latter'). Example: 『前者は赤で、後者は青です』 (zensha wa aka de, kousha wa ao desu, 'The former is red, and the latter is blue').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are at a café discussing two job offers User received, trying to decide which one to accept.
前者
ぜんしゃ
the former
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of a race where two runners are competing. The one in front is 'the former' — 『前者』 (zensha) sounds like 'zen-sha' — 'zen' as in 'zenith' (the top) and 'sha' as in 'sharer' (someone who shares the lead). The former is the first one you mention!
Cultural Note
『前者』 (zensha, 'the former') is often used in formal writing, debates, or comparisons in Japanese to refer to the first of two items mentioned, helping to clarify distinctions in academic or business contexts.
Forms
Base: 前者Noun used to refer to the first of two items or people mentioned in a comparison. It does not require a counter and is typically paired with 『後者』 (kousha, 'the latter'). Example: 『前者は赤で、後者は青です』 (zensha wa aka de, kousha wa ao desu, 'The former is red, and the latter is blue').