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先頭

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

んとう
Noun
Freq #4261
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

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
16 strokes
Frequency: 433
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

head
counter for large animals

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
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
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