先頭
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先頭
1
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
Examples
さあ出発しよう。君先頭を行きなさい。
Let's start now, and you go first.
Kanji in this Word
先
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
頭
16 strokes
Frequency: 433
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
head
counter for large animals
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
ズ
ト
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あたま
かしら
-がしら
かぶり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かみ
がみ
ちゃん
つむり
づ
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