Word details

先に立つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先に立つ.

Dictionary

Entry

先に立つさきにたつExpressionIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #11304
1

to lead; to take the initiative

2

to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger)

3

to be most essential

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

before, ahead, previous, future, precedence

6 strokesFrequency 173JLPT N4Grade 1

On

セン

Kun

さきま.ず

Nanori

ぽん

stand up, rise, set up, erect

5 strokesFrequency 58JLPT N4Grade 1

On

リツリュウリットル

Kun

た.つ-た.つた.ち-た.てる-た.てるた.て-たて--た.て-だ.て-だ.てる

Nanori

たちたったつだてつい

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