Japanese Word · Intermediate
先駆ける
to lead, to be first, to trailblaze
Pronunciation: [sa̠kʲiɡa̠ke̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to lead, to be first, to trailblaze
Example
大阪では、国に先駆けて、令和六年度より高校授業料の完全無償化が実現します。
In Osaka, ahead of the rest of the country, high school tuition will be completely free starting in fiscal year 2024.
Practice tips
- Practice 先駆ける out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.