Japanese Word · Intermediate
前代未聞
An unheard of, unprecedented issue
Pronunciation: [d͡zẽ̞nda̠i mʲimõ̞ɴ]
Meaning
An unheard of, unprecedented issue.
Example
前代未聞の珍事
some unusual event unheard of
Practice tips
- Practice 前代未聞 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.