を前提として
On the premise that … / Assuming … as a precondition
This grammar expresses that something is done based on a certain assumption, condition, or prerequisite.
N1
Meaning
On the premise that … / Assuming … as a precondition
This grammar expresses that something is done based on a certain assumption, condition, or prerequisite.
Formation
Noun + を前提として
Noun + を前提とした + Noun
Explanation
を前提として is used when an action, decision, or discussion is built upon a specific assumption or prerequisite.
Core idea:
“Assuming X…”
“With X as a condition…”
“On the basis of X…”
Important nuance:
The condition is treated as:
accepted
already decided
foundational
Frequently used in:
business planning
academic discussion
legal reasoning
policy explanation
JLPT N1 reading passages
Tone:
Formal
Logical
Analytical
It emphasizes framework or structure, not cause.