“Taking the initiative” in Japanese
Short answer
Taking the initiative in Japanese is “率先” (sossen). Full meaning: taking the initiative.
Other ways to say “Taking the initiative” in Japanese
先駆け
sakigake pioneer, leader, taking the initiative, forerunner, harbinger, herald; leading an attack, charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
帥先
sossen taking the initiative
魁
sakigake pioneer, leader, taking the initiative, forerunner, harbinger, herald; leading an attack, charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
先がけ
sakigake pioneer, leader, taking the initiative, forerunner, harbinger, herald; leading an attack, charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
さきがけ
sakigake pioneer, leader, taking the initiative, forerunner, harbinger, herald; leading an attack, charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
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