Vocab Info
A4 Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb
先決previous decision, predetermination, deciding in advance, first priority
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb
1.
deciding first, settling (a matter) first, first priority
All Forms
先決 【せんけつ】
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Examples
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もっと大きな課題の方を先決するべきです。
We should prioritize the bigger issue first.
先決した方がいいのは、この問題ではなくあの問題だ。
The issue we should prioritize is that one, not this one.
彼女に謝ることが先決で、話し合いはその後だと思います。
I think apologizing to her is the first priority, and discussions should come afterwards.
大臣:「物価の安定が先決であり、今は消費税を上げるべきではない。」
Minister: 'Stabilizing prices is the first priority, and now is not the time to raise the consumption tax.'
確かにリフォームをしたいのはそうだが、まずはお金の用意が先決である。
It's true that I want to renovate, but preparing the money is the first priority.
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