N2
せんく (senku)
先駆
pioneer, trailblazer, forerunner
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a person or thing that initiates or paves the way for something new. Can be used as a noun (e.g., 先駆者 'pioneer') or in verb phrases like 先駆ける (sakigakeru) 'to be a pioneer/forerunner'.
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は、この分野における女性研究者の先駆者だ。
She is a pioneer among female researchers in this field.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "先駆"!
その企業は、再生可能エネルギー技術の_______を切り開いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「先駆」は、新しいことの始まりや、道を切り開くことを意味します。
English: 「先駆」 (senku) means the beginning of something new or paving the way.
English: 「先駆」 (senku) means the beginning of something new or paving the way.
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