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[せん(先)·しゅ(取)]
senshu
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 先取

noun, suru verb
  1. earning the first (runs); preoccupation
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Definition and Synonyms for 先取

Preoccupy engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively
Synonyms: 先取, 先取り
Preoccupy occupy or take possession of beforehand or before another or appropriate for use in advance
Synonyms: 先取, 先取り
Preempt take the place of or have precedence over
Synonyms: 先取, 先取り, 替わる, 置き換える

Meanings for each kanji in 先取

» before; ahead; previous; future; precedence
» take; fetch; take up

Categories 先取 is a member of

Usurp seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
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Supervene Upon take the place or move into the position of
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Control exercise authoritative control or power over
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