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せんとう
sentou
Head, lead, vanguard
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先頭
せんとう
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Head, lead, vanguard
sentou
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana せんとう
Romaji sentou
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 先頭 mean in Japanese?
The word 先頭 (せんとう) means "head, lead, vanguard" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 先頭?
先頭 is read as せんとう (romaji: sentou). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 先頭?
先頭 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 先頭 quickly?
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