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aforementioned, previously stated, above-mentioned
Refers to something that has already been mentioned or discussed earlier in a text or speech. A formal, written-style expression commonly used in academic papers, reports, and official documents.
前述のとおりである。
It is as stated above.
前述した問題について検討する。
We will examine the issue mentioned earlier.
前述の理由から、この計画は中止とすることにした。
For the aforementioned reasons, we decided to cancel this plan.
A formal, written-style word. Rarely used in casual conversation. Typically found in essays, reports, academic papers, and official documents.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 前述 — aforementioned (formal, written)
- 上記 — above-mentioned (more common in documents with visual layout)
- 先述 — previously stated (synonym, slightly less common)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 前述の〜 (the aforementioned ~)
- 前述のとおり (as mentioned above)
- 前述した〜 (the previously stated ~)