前例
Reading: ぜんれい
Meaning: precedent, previous example
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Example Sentence
この 問題 に は 前例 が ない
There is no precedent for this problem.
Usage Notes
Refers to a previous case or example that can be used as a reference for similar situations. Often used in legal, business, or administrative contexts.
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