率そっ先せん躬きゅう行こう

noun

taking the lead and practicing what one preaches; setting an example by doing

A yojijukugo meaning to take the initiative and personally carry out what one advocates. Often used in formal or motivational contexts to emphasize leading by example.

• リーダーは率そっ先せん躬きゅう行こうの精せい神しんでチームを引ひっ張ぱるべきだ。

  A leader should guide the team with a spirit of taking the lead and practicing what they preach.

• 彼かれの率そっ先せん躬きゅう行こうの姿し勢せいが周しゅう囲いの信しん頼らいを得えた。

  His attitude of setting an example by doing earned the trust of those around him.