先頭
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Base noun form meaning the front or leading position in a line, group, or sequence. Often used to describe the first person or thing in order.
Theme
During a school sports day, User and their friend Takashi are watching a relay race and discussing the runners.
先頭
せんとう
head / lead / vanguard
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Think of a race where the runner at the 'head' of the pack is the 'saint' leading the way — 'saint' sounds like 先頭 (sentou, 'head / Lead'). 'Saint at the head' → 先頭 (sentou, 'head / Lead').
Cultural Note
『先頭』 (sentou, 'head / Lead') is commonly used in contexts like queues, lines, or groups to refer to the front position. For example, in Japan, people might say 『先頭に並んでください』 (sentou ni narande kudasai, 'Please line up at the front') in orderly situations.
Forms
Base: 先頭Base noun form meaning the front or leading position in a line, group, or sequence. Often used to describe the first person or thing in order.