前編

ぜんぺん

Also written 前篇

Meanings

1. Noun first part (of a book, film, etc.); first volume See also: 後編 (こうへん).
2. prequel See also: 前日譚 (ぜんじつたん).

Kanji

• 前 front. Read as ゼン.
• 編 compile. Read as ヘン.

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