先行
せんこう
senkou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
先行 (せんこう (senkou)) means "To go first". The reading is せんこう (senkou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
To go first
Also : To precede · To lead
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Example Sentences
先行する研究を調べた。
せんこうするけんきゅうをしらべた。
I investigated preceding research.
先行販売に申し込んだ。
せんこうはんばいにもうしこんだ。
I applied for the advance sale.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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