This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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