synonym Comparative
先手を打つ
VS
一手
Differences Between "先手を打つ" and "一手"
Option A
先手を打つ
Meaning
to make the first move, to act first, to preempt
Reading
せんてをうつ (sente o utsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は相手の行動の前に先手を打った。
He preempted the opponent's move.
Option B
一手
Meaning
(1) a move (in board games), (2) the only way/method, a strategy
Reading
いって (itte)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
これが状況を打開する唯一の一手だ。
This is the only move/method to break through the situation.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to make the first move, to act first, to preempt)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 先手を打つ: To take action before an opponent or before a problem escalates, often to gain an advantage, prevent negative outcomes, or control the situation. Implies strategic or proactive thinking.
- 一手: Can refer to a single move in board games like Go or Shogi. More broadly, it means the only effective way or strategy to deal with a situation, often as a last resort. 状況を打開するための唯一の手段や方策を指すことが多いです。
- 先手を打つ: To take action before an opponent or before a problem escalates, often to gain an advantage, prevent negative outcomes, or control the situation. Implies strategic or proactive thinking.
- 一手: Can refer to a single move in board games like Go or Shogi. More broadly, it means the only effective way or strategy to deal with a situation, often as a last resort. 状況を打開するための唯一の手段や方策を指すことが多いです。
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