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Processing keyword: ~に先立ち (〜ni sakidachi)
The grammar point ~に先立ち (〜ni sakidachi) is a formal expression used in Japanese to indicate that one action takes place before another. It is often used in written language, speeches, and formal announcements to denote preparation or preliminary actions preceding a main event.
Formation | Example | Meaning |
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Noun + に先立ち | 開会式に先立ち | Before the opening ceremony |
Verb Dictionary Form + に先立ち | 出発するに先立ち | Prior to departing |
会議に先立ち、資料を準備する。
(Before the meeting, prepare the documents.)
工事を開始するに先立ち、安全確認を行う。
(Before starting the construction, conduct safety checks.)
~に先立ち | ~前に | |
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Formality | Formal | Casual to Formal |
Usage | Used for significant events or actions | General use for any actions |
Nuance | Emphasizes preparation before an important event | Simply indicates "before" without emphasis |
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新製品の発売に先立ち、記者会見が行われた。
(A press conference was held prior to the launch of the new product.)
寝る前に、歯を磨く。
(I brush my teeth before going to bed.)
式典に先立ち、受付を開始いたします。
(We will start the reception prior to the ceremony.)
プロジェクト開始に先立ち、チームビルディング活動を行う。
(We will conduct team-building activities before the project starts.)
マラソン大会の開催に先立ち、交通規制が行われます。
(Traffic restrictions will be imposed prior to the marathon event.)
大統領の訪日に先立ち、警備体制が強化された。
(Security measures were strengthened prior to the President's visit to Japan.)
開会に先立ち、一言ご挨拶申し上げます。
(Before we begin, I would like to say a few words.)
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明日の会議に先立ち、資料を確認してください。
(Please check the documents prior to tomorrow's meeting.)
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