先手

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Chinese

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early; prior; former
early; prior; former; in advance; first
 
hand; convenient; ‑er
simp. and trad.
(先手)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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先手

  1. (board games, go, chess, xiangqi, etc.) offensive; move that carries a significant threat; a move forcing the opponent to respond; a move with tempo

Japanese

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Etymology 1

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Kanji in this term
さき
Grade: 1

Grade: 1
kun'yomi

Noun

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(さき)() (sakite

  1. vanguard

Etymology 2

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Kanji in this term
せん
Grade: 1

Grade: 1
jūbakoyomi

Noun

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(せん)() (sente

  1. Moving first; the initiative; having the initiative.
    1. (board games, go, shogi, etc.) the player who moves first
  2. (board games, go, shogi, etc.) a move forcing the opponent to respond; a move with tempo
Antonyms
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