先駆け
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先駆け
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)
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
駆
14 strokes
Frequency: 1033
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
drive
run
gallop
advance
inspire
impel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.る
魁
14 strokes
Frequency: 2108
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
charging ahead of others
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さきがけ
かしら
駈
15 strokes
Grade 10
Meanings
run
gallop
advance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.る
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