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先(さき)立(だ)つ
Rank #16,316

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, intransitive verb
    1. to lead; to take the lead (in doing something)
  • 2. to precede; to go before; to take precedence
  • 3. to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.)
  • 4. to be a prerequisite

Readings

先立つ
(88%)
先だつ
(6%)
さきだつ
(4%)
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