No. 2,482 in Japanese
先述
"先述" means "previously mentioned" or "aforementioned."
In a sentence
先述の通り、このイベントは明日に延期されました。
As mentioned earlier, this event has been postponed until tomorrow.
Here, '先述' is used to refer to content or information that was stated earlier, highlighting its usage in discussing previously mentioned topics.
先述した提案についてさらに議論を進めましょう。
Let's proceed with further discussion on the proposal I mentioned earlier.
In this sentence, '先述' is used to indicate a proposal that has been introduced earlier, demonstrating its reference to prior statements.
先述の説明をご参考ください。
Please refer to the explanation provided earlier.
Here, '先述' directs the listener to examine explanations given previously, emphasizing its role in referencing past explanations.
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