先例
せんれい precedent
Why it means this
先 (earlier) + 例 (case) — an earlier case that serves as a guide or justification for present action.
Breakdown
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.
せんれい precedent
先 (earlier) + 例 (case) — an earlier case that serves as a guide or justification for present action.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.