せん
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, る)
1. to take the initiative
Kanji used
before (timewise)
hand
take
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Composed of
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
to take someone's hand
Composed of
① 相手に先駆けてことを行うこと、又は、その人。② 機先を制して攻撃の地位に立ち、相手を屈せしめること。③ 将棋やチェスなどで、最初に手番を行なう競技者。
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)