先駆けする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 先駆けする | 先駆けしない |
| Polite | 先駆けします | 先駆けしません |
| Past polite | 先駆けしました | 先駆けしませんでした |
| Past | 先駆けした | 先駆けしなかった |
| Te-form | 先駆けして | 先駆けしないで |
| Desire | 先駆けしたい | 先駆けしたくない |
| Potential | 先駆けできる | 先駆けできない |
| Passive | 先駆けされる | 先駆けされない |
| Causative | 先駆けさせる | 先駆けさせない |
| Causative passive | 先駆けさせられる | 先駆けさせられない |
| Volitional | 先駆けしよう | |
| Polite volitional | 先駆けしましょう | |
| Imperative | 先駆けしろ | 先駆けするな |
| Conditional | 先駆けすれば | 先駆けしなければ |
| Tara conditional | 先駆けしたら | 先駆けしなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
pioneer; forerunner; taking the initiative
Refers to a person, group, or action that goes ahead of others, leading the way or setting a precedent. Often used in contexts of innovation, trends, or being the first to do something.
He is known as a pioneer in this field.
That company took the initiative in environmental technology.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
leading an attack; charging ahead of others
Specifically refers to being at the front of a military charge or attack, or metaphorically leading a bold advance. Often used in historical or dramatic contexts.
In the Warring States period, he always led the charge into the enemy camp.
His research became the forerunner of AI technology.
The warriors charged ahead into the enemy lines.
We launched the new product ahead of other companies.
He took the lead in this new field.
元祖 highlights being the original creator or source of a trend (e.g. a dish), while 先駆け focuses on the act of going ahead of the times.
先鋒 names the frontmost fighter or spearhead of a group action, close to 先駆け's second sense of leading an attack.
先駆け emphasizes being the first to do or show something (a forerunner), while パイオニア emphasizes the person's ongoing role as an innovator or leader in a field.