Meaning of 率先 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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率先, 帥先, 卒先
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Kana Readingそっせん
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Romajisossen
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- taking the initiative
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Example Sentences
率先, 帥先, 卒先, そっせん used in context
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He took the lead in fighting pollution.
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He took the initiative in carrying out the plan.
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He is quite good at his job, but lacks initiative.
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Companies welcome workers who take initiative.
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まずは自ら見本を示す。そういった率先垂範の気持ちがなければ誰も君には付いてこないよ。
You have to think of the example you're setting. You'll never be able to lead if you don't set an example worth following.
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