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[ゆう()·せん()]
yuusen
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 優先

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. preference; priority; precedence

Definition and Synonyms for 優先

Override prevail over
Synonyms: 優先
Priority preceding in time
Synonyms: さっき, プライオリティ, 優先, 優先権, ,
Druthers the right or chance to choose
Synonyms: よしみ, プリファレンス, 優先, 優先権, 嗜好, 好み, 好み, 好む, 趣味
Priority status established in order of importance or urgency
Synonyms: プライオリティ, 上席, 優先, 優先権, 優先順位, 先番, 特待

Meanings for each kanji in 優先

» tenderness; excel; surpass; actor; superiority; gentleness
» before; ahead; previous; future; precedence

Categories 優先 is a member of

Predominate be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
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Choice one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
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Earliness quality of coming early or earlier in time
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High Status a position of superior status
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Sample Sentences for 優先

Our top priority is to settle the dispute once and for all.
You should put safety before everything else.
We have given your order highest priority.
Fire engines have priority over other vehicles.
Of course I apologised, saying that the first appointment had priority.

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