先さきに立たつ
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, つ, intransitive)
1. to lead; to take the initiative
2. to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger)
3. to be most essential
Kanji used
before (timewise)
standing up
Top 13000
Composed of
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)