に先駆けて
JLPT Level: N1
Meanings
before anything else
ahead of
in advance of
prior to
in the lead-up to
Usage
Noun + に先駆けて
Verb (dictionary form) + に先駆けて
Explanation
に先駆けて is used to show that something happens before or in advance of a milestone, event, or typical action, often accompanied by a sense of anticipation or preparation. It marks something as leading up to or preceding the referenced occasion, and it is commonly used in news, announcements, and business contexts to describe actions taken ahead of an upcoming event, release, or decision. It implies a proactive step that occurs before the event occurs. The phrase is formal and commonly used in writing and official statements.
会見に先駆けて、新製品の発表が行われました。
かいけんにさきがけて、しんせいひんのはっぴょうがおこなわれました。
Ahead of the press conference, the new product was announced.
市場調査に先駀けて、企業は準備を整えた。
しじょうちょうさにさきがけて、きぎょうはじゅんびをととのえた。
In advance of the market research, the company prepared.
正式発表に先駆けて、情報が leak された。
せいしきはっぴょうにさきがけて、じょうほうがリークされた。
Before the official announcement, information leaked.
開幕に先駆けて、歓迎セレモニーが行われた。
かいまくにさきがけて、かんげいセレモニーがおこなわれた。
In the lead-up to the opening, a welcome ceremony was held.