Learn Japanese Grammar ~ ni sakidachi (~ に先立ち)

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Learn Japanese Grammar ~ ni sakidachi (~ に先立ち)

Japanese Grammar ~ ni sakidachi (~ に先立ち) has meaning "before; prior to".

Formation [接続]

Verb-dictionary form + に先立ち/に先立って/に先立つ

Noun + に先立ち/に先立って/に先立つ

例文

帰国に先立ち、リンさんの送別会が行われた。

Kikoku ni sakidachi, rinsan no soubetsukai ga okonawareta.

A farewell party was held for Lin before he returned to his country.

わたしは留学するに先立って健康診断を行った。

Watashi wa ryuugaku suru ni sakidatte kenkou shindan o okonatta.

I had my health checked before I studied abroad.

会議の開始に先立って、新しいメンバーが紹介された。

Kaigi no kaishi ni sakidatte, atarashii menbaa ga shoukai sareta.

Before the meeting began, new members were introduced.

試合開始に先立って、会長からご挨拶をいただきます。

Shiaikaishi ni sakidatte, kaichou kara goaisatsu o itadakimasu.

Before the game kicks off, we’ll hear a few words from the chairman.

新車の発売に先立ち、展示会が開かれた。

Shinsha no hatsubai ni sakidachi, tenjikai ga hirakareta.

Before the new car goes on sale, an exhibition will be opened.

産業革命に先立って金融革命が起こったことは間違いない。

Sangyou kakumei ni sakidatte kin’yuu kakumei ga okotta koto wa machigai nai.

There is no question, certainly, that the financial revolution preceded the industrial revolution.

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