先鞭をつける（せんべんをつける）
JLPT N1 · Ichidan verb (Group 2)
Meaning: to take the initiative
Example sentences
- 新しい分野に先鞭をつける。 — She takes the lead in pioneering a new field.
- 改革に先鞭をつける。 — He takes the initiative in leading the reform.
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