HomeGrammarJLPT N1Noun を前提にして (Noun wo zentei ni shite)

Noun を前提にして (Noun wo zentei ni shite)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Assuming; presupposing; on the assumption of.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The grammar point 'Noun を前提にして' is used to show that something is done assuming or presupposing the noun that comes before it. In English, it can be translated as 'on the assumption of', 'assuming', or 'presupposing'.

Examples

Kouten wo zentei ni shite, ashita no pikunikku no keikaku wo tatemashita.

We planned tomorrow's picnic assuming fine weather.

Kanojo no goukaku wo zentei ni shite, iwai no paatii no junbi wo hajimemashita.

We started preparing for the celebration party assuming she would pass the exam.

Keizai seichou wo zentei ni shite, yosan-an ga tsukurareta.

The budget was made on the assumption of economic growth.

Kare no sanka wo zentei ni shite, kaigi no nittei wo kimemashita.

We decided the meeting schedule assuming his participation.

Practice

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