伏線

Reading

Kana: ふくせん

Romaji: fukusen

Definition

noun

1

preparation; foreshadowing; underplot (in a novel); precautionary measures

Kanji

伏

Readings: フク、 ふ.せる、 ふ.す

Meanings: prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)

線

Readings: セン、 すじ

Meanings: line, track