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Kotomora

抜ぬけ駆がけ

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け
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Meanings

1

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

stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others

Used when someone acts ahead of others to gain an advantage, often in competitive or group situations. Can imply unfairness or breaking an agreement.

2

noun

solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)

Original historical meaning: a warrior sneaking into an enemy camp alone to gain fame before the main battle. Now rare and mostly encountered in historical contexts.