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先手  [せんて]  [先手を打つ]    meaning:  first  rank: 4
☆ 問題大きくなるに先手をとう ⇨ Take a preemptive action before the problem gets bigger
☆ の先手を取ることが重要だ ⇨ It’s important to act before the enemy


More examples:
  • 恋愛は先手必勝だ ⇨ In love, you have to strike first to win (before your rivals)