Japanese phrase
前の所属は___です。 mae no sho zoku wa ___ de su
Meaning
I was previously with ___.
When to use it
Identifies an earlier group or organization. It is a natural way to explain a former workplace, school, or club in a neutral tone.
Example dialogue
以前はどこに所属していましたか？ i zen wa do ko ni sho zoku shi te i ma shi ta ka
What group were you in before?
前の所属は写真部です。 mae no sho zoku wa sha shin bu de su
I was previously with the photography club.