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the former; the first
前者ぜんしゃと後者こうしゃ、どちらがいいと思うおもう?
Which do you think is better, the former or latter?
前者ぜんしゃの意見いけんに賛成さんせいする人ひとが多いおおい。
Many people agree with the former opinion.
私わたくしは前者ぜんしゃを選ぶえらぶことにしたよ。
I decided to choose the former.