先に立つ

さきにたつ

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb, Intransitive to lead; to take the initiative
2. to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger)
3. to be most essential

Kanji

• 先 ahead. Read as さき.
• 立 stand. Read as たつ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists