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先立つ

Reading

Kana: さきだつ
Romaji: sakidatsu
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Definitions

v5t
vi
1

to lead; to take the lead (in doing something)

2

to precede; to go before; to take precedence

3

to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.)

4

to be a prerequisite

Kanji

Readings: セン、 さき、 ま.ず
Meanings: before, ahead, previous, future, precedence
Readings: リツ、 リュウ、 リットル、 た.つ、 -た.つ、 た.ち-、 た.てる、 -た.てる、 た.て-、 たて-、 -た.て、 -だ.て、 -だ.てる
Meanings: stand up, rise, set up, erect

Example Sentences

おごりは破滅(はめつ)先立(さきだ)つ。
➥Pride comes before a fall.
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彼女(かのじょ)息子(むすこ)先立(さきだ)たれた。
➥She was bereaved of a son.
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スミスさんは(おく)さんに先立(さきだ)たれた。
➥Mr Smith was bereaved of his wife.
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(かれ)息子(むすこ)先立(さきだ)たれた。
➥He was bereaved of his son.
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彼女(かのじょ)は1(にん)息子(むすこ)先立(さきだ)たれた。
➥She has buried her only son.
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(かい)先立(さきだ)って(かれ)らは夕食(ゆうしょく)をとった。
➥Prior to the meeting, they had dinner.
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