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せんてをう
つ
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, つ)
1. to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate
2. to play the first move (e.g. in go)
Alt. forms
先
せん
手
て
を
打
う
つ
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せんてをう
つ
Conjugations...
Composed of
せん
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
てをう
つ
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
Composed of
せんて
moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative; sente; move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiative
う
つ
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress