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きゅうせんぽう (kyuusenpou)
急先鋒

pioneer, trailblazer, vanguard, leading figure (in a movement)

💡 Nuance & Usage: Refers to someone who is at the forefront of a new movement, idea, or initiative, often taking the lead and pushing for change. Can also be used in sports for an aggressive attacker.

📝 Example Sentences

彼はその分野における環境保護運動の急先鋒だ。
He is a leading figure in the environmental protection movement in that field.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "急先鋒"!

彼女は女性の社会進出を促す運動の_______として活躍している。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「急先鋒」は新しい動きや主義の先頭に立って活躍する人を指す。
English: Kyuusenpou (急先鋒) refers to a person who plays an active role at the forefront of a new movement or ideology.
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