Japanese

ぜんにんしゃ
Meaning: predecessor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

前
任
者

Example sentences

It is taking time to organize the materials handed over from my predecessor.
前任者から業務を正式に引き継いだ。
I formally took over the duties from my predecessor.
新しい知事は、前任者の政策をそのまま蹈襲することに決めた。
The new governor decided to follow the predecessor's policies as they were.
前任者の素晴らしい業績の後に私が就くのは、狗尾続貂のそしりを免れないだろう。
For me to succeed after my predecessor's brilliant achievements would surely invite the criticism of being an 'unworthy successor'.

Usage Notes

Refers to the person who previously held a position or job.

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