synonym Comparative
手始め
VS
先鞭
Differences Between "手始め" and "先鞭"
Option A
手始め
Meaning
start, beginning, first step
Reading
てはじめ (tehajime)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
まずは手始めに資料を集めることから始めよう。
First, let's start by gathering materials.
Option B
先鞭
Meaning
taking the lead, being the first to do something, setting an example, pioneering (often used with をつける)
Reading
せんべん (senben)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はこの分野で新しい研究に先鞭をつけ、多くの追随者を生み出した。
He pioneered new research in this field, creating many followers.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(start, beginning, first step)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 手始め: Refers to the initial action or first step in a series of tasks or an endeavor. Often used with 「手始めに」 (to begin with).
- 先鞭: 他人より先に物事を始めたり、新しい試みに着手したりすることを指します。特に「先鞭をつける (senben o tsukeru)」という形でよく使われ、模範となるような行動を先行して行う意味合いがあります。Refers to starting something before others or embarking on new attempts. It's often used in the form '先鞭をつける (senben o tsukeru),' meaning to take the lead in setting an example.
- 手始め: Refers to the initial action or first step in a series of tasks or an endeavor. Often used with 「手始めに」 (to begin with).
- 先鞭: 他人より先に物事を始めたり、新しい試みに着手したりすることを指します。特に「先鞭をつける (senben o tsukeru)」という形でよく使われ、模範となるような行動を先行して行う意味合いがあります。Refers to starting something before others or embarking on new attempts. It's often used in the form '先鞭をつける (senben o tsukeru),' meaning to take the lead in setting an example.
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