先陣 (せんじん, senjin) Japanese meaning: vanguard | Kotomoraし
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They led the charge and broke into the enemy camp.
He served as the vanguard of the new business venture.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が先陣を務めるfor someone to serve as the vanguard
He took the lead and handled the negotiations.
〈人〉が先陣に立つto stand at the forefront, leading the way
Expressions
先陣を切るtake the lead; spearhead; be the first to act
The new employee took the lead in pushing the new project forward.
