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[せん()·とう()]
sentou
noun

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[せん()·とう()]
sentou

English Meaning(s) for 先頭

noun
  1. head; lead; vanguard; first

Definition and Synonyms for 先頭

Forefront the position of greatest importance or advancement
Synonyms: 先端, 先頭, 最先端, 最前線, 第一線, 陣頭
Point a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
Synonyms: そば, さっき, , , 先端, 先頭, , , , 穂先, , , , ,
Head the front of a military formation or procession
Synonyms: 先頭
Forefront the part in the front or nearest the viewer
Synonyms: 先頭, 最前線
Forefront the leading position in any movement or field
Synonyms: 先端, 先頭, 最先端, 最前線, 第一線, 陣頭

Meanings for each kanji in 先頭

» before; ahead; previous; future; precedence
» head; counter for large animals

Categories 先頭 is a member of

View a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
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Mark a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
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Formation an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
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Front the side that is forward or prominent
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 先頭

Sample Sentences for 先頭

Let's start now, and you go first.
The proprietor of the store worked at the head of his employees.
The mayor walked at the head of the procession.
He is at the head of runners.
I went ahead on the road.

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