【せんて】

Frequency rank: 13,715. – 13,742.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move
  2. forestalling; (seizing the) initiativesee also
Forms
  • 【せんて】Frequency rank: 13,715. – 13,742.
  • せんて
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move
    2. This meaning refers to the initial action taken in strategic games like go and shogi, where making the first move can provide a significant advantage.
    He took the first move in this match.
    Taking the first move often leads to victory.
  2. forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
    3. This meaning signifies taking preemptive actions to establish control or advantage in a situation, not limited to games but applicable in various contexts where initiative is crucial.
    She took the initiative and controlled the progress of the meeting.
    By seizing the initiative, I prevented the opponent from taking the lead.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to take the initiativeto take the first movethe first move is importanttook the first moveあどばんてえじadvantageadvantage of moving firstthe first move winsthe first move a step aheadto attack firstto dominate the first movestrategy of moving first
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