Japanese Conversation · Level 96
60 words
Japanese word
先行
Pronunciation
Romajisenkō
Meaning
- noungoing ahead
Example
彼が先行するので、私たちは後から行きます。kare ga sen kō su ru no de watashi ta chi wa ato ka ra i ki ma su
He will go ahead, so we will go later.
More examples
人気のゲームを先行予約しました。nin ki no gē mu o sen kō yo yaku shi ma shi ta
I made an advance reservation for the popular game.
Core concept
Expresses being in front in movement or order rather than simply being separate from others.
Common phrases
先行配信sen kō hai shin
early release
先行入場sen kō nyū jō
priority entry
先行予約sen kō yo yaku
advance reservation
Similar words
先発senpatsu: Going ahead of others in travel or order.
先導sendō: Moving in front to guide people or vehicles along a route.
Definition in Japanese
順序や進行において、他に先立って進むこと。jun jo ya shin kō ni o i te ta ni saki da tte susu mu ko to
Word origin
先 (sen, "ahead") and 行 (kō, "go") combine in 先行 (senkō, "going ahead") to express movement before others.
Usage tips
- When a group is traveling together, 先行 (senkō) naturally describes the person who moves ahead on the route.