先んずれば人を制す (さきんずればひとをせいす) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-su)
the early bird gets the worm
proverb
Proverb meaning that taking the initiative leads to advantage over others. Often used in competitive or strategic contexts.
彼は先んずれば人を制すの精神で、誰よりも早く行動を起こした。
With the spirit of 'the early bird gets the worm,' he took action earlier than anyone else.
