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Kotomora

フライングスタート

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Meanings

1

noun

false start; jumping the gun

Wasei-eigo from 'flying start', used for starting before the signal in races or acting prematurely in general situations.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from flying start

2

noun

flying start; running start

Used in sports for a start where the athlete is already moving when crossing the starting line, or figuratively for a quick beginning.

3

noun

early broadcast; starting a program a few minutes early

Broadcasting term for beginning a TV or radio program slightly before the scheduled time.