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先鞭

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

先べん
んべん
Noun
Freq #89895
1

initiative; pioneering

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
18 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

whip
rod
counter for whippings

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベン
ヘン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むち
むちうつ
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