せんて
先手
N5Common wordNoun
Noun
moving first•person with the first move
Noun
forestalling•(seizing the) initiative
Noun
sente•move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiative
Example Sentences
先手を取ることが大切だ。
Taking the initiative is important.
他社より先に動いて先手を取った。
We acted before other companies and seized the initiative.
交渉では先手を打つほうが有利になることが多い。
In negotiations, it is often advantageous to seize the initiative.
将棋では先手のほうが少し有利だと言われている。
In shogi, the player who moves first is said to have a slight advantage.
先手必勝と言われるように、早めに動いたほうがいい。
As the saying goes, he who strikes first wins, so it is better to act early.