JLPT N1
先取
Scoring the first point or taking in advance
Readings
Other forms
先取する suru verb
先取点 senshuten - the first point scored
1 Noun, Suru verb
Scoring First
Indicates the act of scoring the first point or winning the first game in a competitive match.
Example
日本 チーム が 1点 を 先取 した 。
The Japanese team scored the first point.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Preempting / Claiming First
Refers to acquiring something, such as a right, privilege, or academic credit, before a standard timeline or ahead of others.
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