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先
せん
手
て
必
ひっ
勝
しょう
Meanings
Expression
Four character compound
1. victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
Kanji used
先
before (timewise)
手
hand
必
certainly
勝
win
Pitch accent
せ
んてひっしょう
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Used in: 422
Composed of
先
せん
手
て
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
必
ひっ
勝
しょう
certain victory