JMdict: 1388680
先立つ 【さきだつ】
- [v5t,vi] to lead; to take the lead (in doing something)
- [v5t,vi] to precede; to go before; to take precedence
- [v5t,vi] to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.)
- [v5t,vi] to be a prerequisite
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
先 | Before, Ahead, Previous, Future, Precedence | セン | さき, ま.ず | 1 |
立 | Stand Up, Rise, Set Up, Erect | 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 | 1 |