先手必勝 せんてひっしょう Meanings Expression victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm Kanji 先 ahead. Read as セン. 手 hand 必 must. Read as ヒツ. 勝 win. Read as ショウ. Word lists Yojijukugo (四字熟語) Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists