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先立つ先だつさきだつIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #8116
1

to lead; to take the lead (in doing something)

Examples
このミーティングの目的は、１月の商品企画会議に先立ち、新製品のプランを考えることです。
The purpose of the meeting is to make a plan for a new product prior to the Product Development Meeting in January.
2

to precede; to go before; to take precedence

Examples
おごりは破滅に先立つ。
Pride comes before a fall.
3

to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.)

Examples
スミスさんは奥さんに先立たれた。
Mr Smith was bereaved of his wife.
4

to be a prerequisite

先代せんだいNounFreq #8415
1

previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; one's (late) father

2

predecessor

3

previous age; previous generation

先導せんどうNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #8817
1

guidance; leadership; leading the way

Examples
そのパレードは軍楽隊に先導された。
The parade was led by an army band.
切っ先鋒きっさきほう (鋒)切先切尖NounFreq #8983
1

point (of a sword, etc.)

2

pointed verbal attack

連絡先れんらくさきNounFreq #9242
1

contact information (address, phone number, etc.)

Examples
ご連絡先の電話番号は何番でしょうか。
Do you have a number where we can contact you?
先方せんぽうさきかたNounFreq #9607
1

other party; other side

Examples
先方が電話にお出になりました。
Your party is on the line.
2

せんぽう only; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

ahead; in front

3

せんぽう only

destination

矢先やさきNounFreq #9828
1

arrowhead

Examples
叔父は新しい冒険的事業を始める矢先だ、と言っている。
My uncle says he's about to embark on a new business venture.
2

target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack)

3

the very moment (when); the point (of doing)

先刻せんこくNounAdverbFreq #9842
1

a short while ago

2

already

Examples
先刻承知。
I've known it all along.
先走るさきばしるIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #10269
1

to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun

舌先したさきNounFreq #10534
1

tip of tongue

率先そっせん帥先NounIntransitive～する VerbFreq #10569
1

taking the initiative

Examples
企業は率先して事にあたる働き手を歓迎する。
Companies welcome workers who take initiative.
つま先爪先つまさきNounFreq #10657
1

toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.

Examples
爪先が浮きたっちゃうよ。
That keeps me on my toes.
矛先ほこさき鉾先鋒NounFreq #10714
1

point of a spear; spearhead

2

focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; target; brunt

3

force (of an argument); edge

先回りさきまわりNounIntransitive～する VerbFreq #11350
1

going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another

Examples
敵が攻撃しそうなところに先回りして手を打っておいた。
We anticipated where the enemy would attack.
お先におさきにPoliteFreq #11426
1

Adverb (fukushi)

before; previously

Examples
お先にどうぞ。
After you.
2

Adverb (fukushi)

ahead

Examples
どうぞ、お先に！
Go ahead!
3

Abbreviation; Expressions

pardon me for leaving (before you)

一足先ひと足先ひとあしさきNounFreq #13711
1

(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead

先生方せんせいがたNounHonorificFreq #13947
1

doctors; teachers; lawyers

Examples
この部屋は先生方に使われています。
This room is used by teachers.
店先店さきみせさきNounFreq #14740
1

storefront; shopfront

Examples
車のギアを入れずにリバースを入れたので店先に多大な損害を与えた。
Instead of putting the car into gear, she put it into reverse, causing a great deal of damage to the store-front.
祖先そせんNounFreq #14744
1

ancestor

Examples
私たちは祖先をうやまうべきだ。
We should worship our ancestors.
先っぽさきっぽNounFreq #14771
1

Colloquial

tip; end; point

行く先ゆくさきいくさきNounFreq #14775
1

destination

2

whereabouts

3

future; prospects

先決せんけつNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #15111
1

deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority

Examples
君は煙草を吸うのをやめるのが先決だ。
First, you have to stop smoking.
玄関先げんかんさきNounFreq #15408
1

entrance; front door

先陣せんじんNounFreq #15618
1

vanguard; advance guard

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