noun

  1. first move (in go, shogi, etc.), moving first, person with the first move.
  2. forestalling, (seizing the) initiative.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
先手 せんて

Contained Kanji Breakdown

before, ahead, previous
セン さき ま.ず (1st, N5)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン ニン がい (Kentei 1)
hand
て シュ ズ (1st, N4)