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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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      前例(ぜんれい)(なら)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.

        前例(ぜんれい)(なら)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(ひと)つの()だ。

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

        前例(ぜんれい)(なら)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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