先立つ
さきだつ
Meanings
- Godan verb, Intransitive to lead; to take the lead (in doing something)
- to precede; to go before; to take precedence
- to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.)
- to be a prerequisite
Kanji
Example sentences
- 会に先立って彼らは夕食をとった。
Prior to the meeting, they had dinner. - おごりは破滅に先立つ。
Pride comes before a fall. - 車が欲しいんだけど、先立つものが無くて。
I want a car, but I don't have money to buy one. - 私だって是非とも君達皆と一緒に行きたいんだが、先立つ物が無いんだよ。
I'd love to come with you all, but I don't have any money. - もっと旅行に行きたいんだけど、先立つものがなくて。
I'd like to travel more often but the lack of money doesn't allow me to do so.