さきにたつ – Vocabulary details

さきにたつ

Expression

Verb (5-dan, つ, intransitive)

1. to lead; to take the initiative

2. to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger)

3. to be most essential

previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance

to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)

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