プレ

プレ

"プレ" (pure) means "pre-" or "before," often used as a prefix.

Here, 'プレ' is the prefix of 'プレゼント' (purezento), which means 'present' in English. It indicates something intended to be given as a gift.

プレゼントを買いました。

I bought a present.

In this sentence, 'プレ' acts as a prefix meaning 'pre-', indicating something happening before the main event.

プレイベントが行われます。

A pre-event will be held.

Here, 'プレ' is used as a prefix meaning 'pre-', implying preliminary research activities conducted before the main research.

プレ研究として、資料を集めました。

As pre-research, I gathered materials.