How to say 'Front' in Japanese | 先頭

word

Meaning

Front

Reading

Kanji

先Before, Previous 頭Head

Explanation

The Japanese noun '先頭 (せんとう)' means 'front' or 'head' and refers to the foremost part or position of something, such as a line, group, or procession. It is often used to describe the leading position in a physical or metaphorical sense. For example: He is at the front of the line「彼は列の先頭にいます」(かれはれつのせんとうにいます). The team leader is at the head of the group「チームリーダーはグループの先頭にいます」(チームリーダーはグループのせんとうにいます). This word can also be used in contexts like races, marches, or any situation where order or position matters.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

5987

Composition

kanji

Handwriting