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機
き
先
せん
Meanings
Noun
1. moment just before something happens; verge (of doing something); brink
usu. as 〜を制する
Kanji used
機
machine
先
before (timewise)
Pitch accent
き
せん
Used in: 90
Composed of
機
き
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
先
せん
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
機
き
先
せん
を
制
せい
する
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall