せん
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, す)
1. to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
Kanji used
before (timewise)
go beyond
Composed of
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house