先達

せんだち

Also written せんだつ

Meanings

1. Noun leader; pioneer; precursor; senior figure
2. guide
3. leader (in Shugendō) See also: 修験道 (しゅげんどう).

Kanji

• 先 ahead. Read as セン.
• 達 -s. Read as たち.

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