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VocabJLPT N1

preliminary contest

NounSuru Verb

Definitions

1. preliminary contest
2. qualifying round

This noun refers to a preliminary round or qualifying match in a competition or tournament. Participants must pass this stage before advancing to the main event or finals.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

A blue banner hung at the entrance to the preliminary venue, swaying in the breeze.

Sentence 2

Which team do you think is most likely to make it through the preliminaries?

Sentence 3

"Advancing through the preliminaries is the bare minimum," the captain made clear.

Sentence 4

If we can get through the preliminaries here, it'll do wonders for our confidence!

Sentence 5

Before the next preliminary round, I'm going to work out every weak point I have.