先駆的（せんくてき）
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: pioneering / trailblazing
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 先駆的で | せんくてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 先駆的だった | せんくてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 先駆的ではない | せんくてきではない |
Example sentences
- 彼は先駆的な研究で知られる。 — He is known for his pioneering research.
- 先駆的な取り組みが評価される。 — Their pioneering efforts are highly regarded.
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