前者は-,後者は-

Usage

This sentence structure is used to refer separately to the two things, people, etc. mentioned in the previous sentence. The former - and the latter -

Examples

日本の代表的な伝統芸能に、脳と狂言がある。前者は悲劇で後者は喜劇だ。 Nou and Kyougen are represantitve of Japans traditional performing arts. The former being tragedy and the latter being a comedy.

日本のお城と言えば、姫路城や大阪城が有名だ。前者は兵庫県にあって、後者は大阪府にある。 When it comes to Japanese castles, Himejijou and the oosakajou are famous. The former being in Hyogo and the later being in Osaka.