先鋒

せんぽう

Meanings

1. Noun advance guard; vanguard
2. athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)

Kanji

• 先 ahead. Read as セン.
• 鋒 dagger; sword's point; festival car. Read as ホウ.

Words containing 先鋒

• 急先鋒 (きゅうせんぽう) van (of a movement)

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