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JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

先せん決けつ

senketsu

first priority

Usually used as ～が先決だ. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 君きみは煙草たばこを吸すうのをやめるのが先決せんけつだ。

    First, you have to stop smoking.

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  2. 旅行りょこうの日程にっていを決きめる前まえに、予算よさんの確認かくにんが先決せんけつだ。

    Checking the budget comes first, before deciding the travel dates.

    Written by AI for Bebop

  3. 熱ねつがあるなら、まず休やすむことが先決せんけつだ。

    If you have a fever, resting is the first priority.

    Written by AI for Bebop

Kanji in 先決

  • 先before; aheadOnセンKunさき・まず
  • 決decide; fixOnケツKunきめる・きまる・さく

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