JLPT N1
～に先立って/に先立ち
prior to ~; before ~ (formal)
Structure / Usage
Noun + に先立って / に先立ち
Example Sentences
開会式に先立って、主催者から挨拶があった。
Prior to the opening ceremony, there was a greeting from the organizer.
発売に先立ち、試食会が開かれた。
Prior to the release, a tasting event was held.
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