先に立つ · godan verb (-tsu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 先に立つ | 先に立たない |
| Polite | 先に立ちます | 先に立ちません |
| Past polite | 先に立ちました | 先に立ちませんでした |
| Past | 先に立った | 先に立たなかった |
| Te-form | 先に立って | 先に立たないで |
| Desire | 先に立ちたい | 先に立ちたくない |
| Potential | 先に立てる | 先に立てない |
| Passive | 先に立たれる | 先に立たれない |
| Causative | 先に立たせる | 先に立たせない |
| Causative passive | 先に立たせられるalso 先に立たされる | 先に立たせられないalso 先に立たされない |
| Volitional | 先に立とう | |
| Polite volitional | 先に立ちましょう | |
| Imperative | 先に立て | 先に立つな |
| Conditional | 先に立てば | 先に立たなければ |
| Tara conditional | 先に立ったら | 先に立たなかったら |
expression, godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
Used when someone goes ahead of others to guide or set an example, often in group actions or decision-making.
He always takes the lead and acts.
The leader took the initiative and showed the way.
expression, godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
take precedence; come first
Describes a feeling, thought, or factor that arises before or outweighs others in a situation. Often used with emotions or abstract concepts.
Sadness took precedence over anger.
Anxiety comes first, and I can't make a decision easily.
expression, godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
be most essential; be paramount
Used when something is the most important or fundamental element in a plan, discussion, or evaluation.
In this project, safety is most essential.
In education, children's interest should be paramount.