“Ahead” or “Before” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “先”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “先” means “In advance”, “Forward” or “Go ahead” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “先”
Jouyou Kanji “先” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 6 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | せん(sen) |
| Kun-Yomi | さき(saki) |
| ま(ず)(ma(zu)) | |
| Meanings | Before, In advance, Former, Last, Previous |
| Forward, First of all | |
| Ancestor, Forefathers | |
| Precede, Go ahead, Forestall |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “先”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 先駆け(さきがけ-sa ki ga ke) | Ahead of the times, Pioneer, Initiative, Forerunner |
| 先立つ(さきだつ-sa ki da tsu) | Go ahead of, Go before, Come before, Preceding |
| 先走り(さきばしり-sa ki ba shi ri) | ① Act lightly before others, Act first according to the uncertain information, ② Omen, Sign, ③ Lowest rank soldier |
| 先払い(さきばらい-sa ki ba ra i) | Payment in advance, Pay first |
| 先んずれば人を制す(さきんずればひとをせいす-sa ki n zu re ba hi to wo se i su) | The early bird gets the worm, First come, first served |
| 先鋭 or 尖鋭(せんえい-se n e i) | Sharp, Radical |
| 先王(せんおう-se n o u) | The late king, The preceding king |
| 先覚(せんかく-se n ka ku) | Learned man, Pioneer |
| 先議(せんぎ-se n gi) | Prior consideration |
| 先客(せんきゃく-se n kya ku) | Earlier visitor, Preceding visitor |
| 先駆者(せんくしゃ-se n ka ku sha) | Forerunner, Precursor, Ancestor, Herald |
| 先君(せんくん-se n ku n) | Previous ruler, Ancestors |
| 先決(せんけつ-se n ke tsu) | Settle something beforehand, Prior settlement |
| 先見(せんけん-se n ke n) | Forecast, Anticipation |
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