さきた 先に立つ Show inflections LinksSentence search for 先に立つSentence search for さきにたつKanji details for 先 and 立Edit in JMdict Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb1. to lead; to take the initiativeExpressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb2. to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger)Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb3. to be most essential Discussions Log in to talk about this word.