さきだ 先立って Common word LinksSentence search for 先立ってSentence search for さきだってKanji details for 先 and 立Edit in JMdict Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)1. prior to; before; in advance ofSee also 先立つ さきだつ, usu. as 〜に先立ってNoun, Adverb (fukushi)2. the other day; some time ago; recentlySee also 先だって せんだって Discussions Log in to talk about this word.