前振り

Reading

Kana: まえふり
Romaji: maefuri
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

preface; introduction

Note: abbreviation
See also: 前置き
2

lead in (e.g. to a running joke, asking a question); lead up

3

payment in advance (by bank transfer)

See also: 前振込み

Kanji

Readings: ゼン、 まえ、 -まえ
Meanings: in front, before
Readings: シン、 ふ.る、 ぶ.る、 ふ.り、 -ぶ.り、 ふ.るう
Meanings: shake, wave, wag, swing