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[ぜん(前)·しん(身)]
zenshin
noun

English Meaning(s) for 前身

noun
  1. antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
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Definition and Synonyms for 前身

Predecessor one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
Synonyms: 先代, 先任, 前任, 前任者, 前身
Forerunner anything that precedes something similar in time
Synonyms: 先駆者, 前兆, 前身

Meanings for each kanji in 前身

» in front; before
» somebody; person; one's station in life

Categories 前身 is a member of

Forerunner a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
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Temporal Relation a relation involving time
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Sample Sentences for 前身

Are you aware of anything concerning his past life?
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