〜に先立って

N2

prior to ~

Structure

Noun + に先立って

Explanation

「〜に先立って」 means "prior to ~". Structure: Noun + に先立って. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

haaku ni sakidatte, setsumeikai o okonaimasu.

Prior to the grasp, we will hold a briefing.

idou ni sakidatte, setsumeikai o okonaimasu.

Prior to the personnel transfer, we will hold a briefing.

teikyou ni sakidatte, setsumeikai o okonaimasu.

Prior to the provision, we will hold a briefing.

tenkan ni sakidatte, setsumeikai o okonaimasu.

Prior to the switch, we will hold a briefing.

kibo ni sakidatte, setsumeikai o okonaimasu.

Prior to the scale, we will hold a briefing.

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