Today’s Lesson

(PREVIOUS / FOLLOWING) STEP   （前の／次の）段階

Explanation

• A step is one of the actions in a procedure or one of the things that you do in order to reach a goal.The previous step is the step before the current one.

  The following step is the step after the current one.

• step は、ある手順における行為の１つ、または、目標を達成するために行うことの１つ、つまり、段階のことです。previous step は、現在の段階の１つ前のもののことです。

  following step は、現在の段階の１つ後のもののことです。

Examples

1. (asking the tax office how to fill out a form)I didn’t understand Step 8 in the instructions.
2. Here is a step-by-step explanation of the procedure for resetting the security alarm.
3. (career consulting service)We can help you realize your career goals one step at a time. So why wait? Take the first step to a brighter future and call us today!
4. Starting my own business was a big step for me.
5. With our new zero waste policy, we’re one step closer to being a truly green business.
6. (showing someone the procedure for creating a spreadsheet)Next, copy the formula you created in the previous step and apply it to Columns 4 and 5, like this.
7. (from an instruction manual)The estimated time required for each of the following steps is indicated in brackets.

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