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先陣

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先陣

んじん
Noun
Freq #15618
1

vanguard; advance guard

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 173
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

before
ahead
previous
future
precedence

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さき
ま.ず
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぽん
10 strokes
Frequency: 828
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

camp
battle array
ranks
position
sudden
brief time

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
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