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リード

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Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

lead; taking the lead

General use for being ahead, guiding, or taking initiative. Often used with する.

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

leading (in score); getting ahead

Sports context: being ahead in points, goals, or time.

3

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

lead (baseball)

Baseball term: the distance a runner takes from the base before a pitch.

4

noun

lead (of an article); lede

Journalism: the introductory paragraph of a news article.

6

noun

leash; lead (for pets)

For controlling dogs or other animals. Often 犬のリード.

7

noun

sales lead; prospective client

Business: a potential customer or contact. Related to セールスリード.

See also: セールスリード

Usage patterns