Japanese

せんくしゃ
Meaning: pioneer; pathfinder; precursor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

先
駆
者

Example sentences

She is known as a pioneer of research in this field.
マネは印象派の先駆者として知られている。
Manet is known as a pioneer of Impressionism.
二葉亭四迷は日本近代文学の先駆者として知られている
Futabatei Shimei is known as a pioneer of modern Japanese literature.

Usage Notes

Used for someone who opens up a new area of thought or activity.

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