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VocabJLPT N1
moving first
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. moving first
  2. 2. person with the first move
  3. 3. forestalling
  4. 4. sente
This refers to taking the initiative or making the first move in a situation, especially in games like shogi or go. It can also be used more broadly to mean getting a head start or acting before someone else does.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Let's get ahead of that risk with some countermeasures now!

Sentence 2

On new projects, it's crucial to get ahead by gathering information first.

Sentence 3

Wait, they made the first move again? What about our preparation?

Sentence 4

Um, right now I think we should be listening rather than jumping in first.

Sentence 5

According to breaking news, the government got out ahead of the outbreak with preventive measures.