先達（せんだつ）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: pioneer/forerunner
Example sentences
- 先達の教えを大切にする。 — Value the teachings of those who went before us.
- 道の先達に助言を求める。 — Seek advice from a mentor in the field.
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