先せん手て必ひっ勝しょう

expression

the early bird gets the worm; victory goes to the one who makes the first move

A yojijukugo proverb emphasizing that taking the initiative or acting quickly leads to success. Often used in competitive contexts such as business, games, or martial arts.

• ビジネスでは先せん手て必ひっ勝しょうが大たい切せつだ。

  In business, it's important to take the initiative to win.

• 将しょう棋ぎの世せ界かいでは先せん手て必ひっ勝しょうと言いわれることがある。

  In the world of shogi, it is sometimes said that the first move guarantees victory.