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A4 Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb

先決(せんけつ)previous decision, predetermination, deciding in advance, first priority

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    1. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb

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      deciding first, settling (a matter) first, first priority

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    先決 【せんけつ】

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      もっと(おお)きな課題(かだい)(ほう)先決(せんけつ)するべきです。

      We should prioritize the bigger issue first.

        先決(せんけつ)した(ほう)がいいのは、この問題(もんだい)ではなくあの問題(もんだい)だ。

        The issue we should prioritize is that one, not this one.

        彼女(かのじょ)(あやま)ることが先決(せんけつ)で、(はなし)()いはその(のち)だと(おも)います。

        I think apologizing to her is the first priority, and discussions should come afterwards.

        大臣(だいじん):「物価(ぶっか)安定(あんてい)先決(せんけつ)であり、(いま)消費(しょうひ)(ぜい)()げるべきではない。」

        Minister: 'Stabilizing prices is the first priority, and now is not the time to raise the consumption tax.'

        (たし)かにリフォームをしたいのはそうだが、まずはお(がね)用意(ようい)先決(せんけつ)である。

        It's true that I want to renovate, but preparing the money is the first priority.

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