Japanese meaning of 先手必勝
Reading:
せんてひっしょう (sente hisshou)
English Translation:
Seizing the initiative ensures victory
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Seizing the initiative ensures victory.
Cultural Context:
Sports, military strategy, and competitive business contexts use this as a tactical maxim.
先手を取れば必ず勝つこと。
スポーツ・軍略・競争の激しいビジネス環境で戦術的格言として用いられる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for winning by taking the initiative; often with “の構え.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as always guaranteeing victory.
Example
Basic Example
スポーツでは先手必勝が重要だ。
In sports, seizing the initiative ensures victory.
Applied Example
「この試合、先手必勝だ！最初から全力で行け！」
In this match, seizing the initiative ensures victory! Give it your all from the start!