Meaning

Primary

Omen

Alternative

Sign

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A before omen is something that tells you about something that will happen before it happens. Really this is just an omen or sign.

Reading

ぜんちょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この雲と風は嵐の前兆です。

The clouds and wind are signs of a storm.

Kanji Composition