Vocabulary

What does 先駆け (さきがけ, sakigake) mean?

先駆け (さきがけ, sakigake) means pioneer; leader; taking the initiative.

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Readingさきがけ
Romajisakigake
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
さきがけ
sakigake

pioneer; leader; taking the initiative

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive pioneer; leader; taking the initiative
  2. 2noun · suru verb · intransitive leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)

Also written: 魁、先駈け

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