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A3 Expressions, Godan verb with 'u' ending

前例(ぜんれい)(なら)to follow (copy after) a precedent

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    1. Expressions, Godan verb with 'u' ending

      1.

      to follow (copy after) a precedent

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    前例に倣う 【ぜんれいにならう】

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      (ぜんれい)(なら)うのは簡単(かんたん)である。

      It is easy to follow a precedent.

        勇気(ゆうき)がないので前例(ぜんれい)(なら)ことにした。

        Since I lack courage, I decided to follow a precedent.

          (ぜんれい)(なら)うのをやめて、改革(かいかく)()こすことにした。

          We decided to stop following a precedent and initiate reforms.

            (いま)までと()わらないのでよければ前例(ぜんれい)(なら)のも(いち)つの()だ。

            If you don't mind things staying the same as before, following a precedent is one option.

              (ぜんれい)(なら)うのは手堅(てがた)手段(しゅだん)とも()えるが、また(あま)んじた()でもある。

              It can be said that following a precedent is a reliable means, but it is also a complacent one.

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