Word details
先駆け
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先駆け.
Dictionary
Entry
1
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; forerunner; harbinger; herald
Examples
クロッカスは春の先駆けである。
The crocus is a forerunner of spring.
2
leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
先
before, ahead, previous, future, precedence
6 strokesFrequency 173JLPT N4Grade 1
On
セン
Kun
さきま.ず
Nanori
ぽん
駆
drive, run, gallop, advance, inspire, impel
14 strokesFrequency 1,033JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ク
Kun
か.けるか.る
魁
charging ahead of others
14 strokesFrequency 2,108JLPT N1Grade 9
On
カイ
Kun
さきがけかしら
駈
run, gallop, advance
15 strokesGrade 10
On
ク
Kun
か.けるか.る
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