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先(さき)に立(た)つ
Rank #63,641

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, intransitive verb
    1. to lead; to take the initiative
  • 2. to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger)
  • 3. to be most essential

Readings

先に立つ
(>99%)
さきにたつ
(<1%)
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