優先（ゆうせん）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: priority
Example sentences
- 大事な仕事を優先して進める。 — I prioritize important work and get it done first.
- 安全を何よりも優先する。 — Safety comes before anything else.
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