先駆け

さきがけ

pioneer

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Also a form of

Meanings

also 魁

  1. noun, takes する, intransitive pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; forerunner; harbinger; herald
  2. leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)

Its kanji

In sentences

クロッカスは春はるの先駆さきがけである。 The crocus is a forerunner of spring. #225417