せんとう
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, つ)
1. to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
Kanji used
before (timewise)
head
standing up
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Composed of
head; lead; vanguard; first
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
Examples (3 in total)
The mayor walked at the head of the procession.
Students took the lead in the campaign against pollution.
Our car was fast and soon got ahead of the other cars.