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さきがけ (sakigake)

pioneer, leader, forerunner, precursor

💡 Nuance & Usage: Often used to describe someone who is the first to do something new or challenging, or a phenomenon that heralds a new era. It has a strong, often positive, connotation of leading the way.

📝 Example Sentences

彼は日本の宇宙開発の魁となった人物だ。
He became a pioneer in Japan's space development.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "魁"!

その研究は、次世代の技術開発の_______となるだろう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「魁」は、新しい物事の先駆けや、重要な役割を果たすものに使われます。
English: "魁" (sakigake) is used for something that pioneers new things or plays a crucial role.
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