A1 noun Neutral

優先

jɯːsẽ̞ɴ

The act of giving precedence or priority to something over others based on importance or urgency. It is frequently used in contexts like public transportation, project management, and daily decision-making.

Ejemplos

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1

電車では、お年寄りに優先席を譲りましょう。

Let's give up priority seats to the elderly on the train.

2

弊社では、お客様の安全を最優先に考えております。

At our company, we consider the safety of our customers our top priority.

3

今は遊びより、宿題を優先しなさい。

Prioritize your homework over playing right now.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
優先
Verb
優先する
Adverbio
優先的に
Adjetivo
優先的な
Relacionado
優先権
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Truco para recordar

The first kanji 優 (yuu) means 'excellent/gentle' and the second 先 (sen) means 'ahead/first.' Think: 'The most important (excellent) thing goes first (ahead).'

Quiz rápido

仕事が忙しい時は、( )順位を決めてから始めましょう。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 優先

Ejemplos

1

電車では、お年寄りに優先席を譲りましょう。

everyday

Let's give up priority seats to the elderly on the train.

2

弊社では、お客様の安全を最優先に考えております。

formal

At our company, we consider the safety of our customers our top priority.

3

今は遊びより、宿題を優先しなさい。

informal

Prioritize your homework over playing right now.

4

この実験では、速度よりも正確性が優先されるべきである。

academic

In this experiment, accuracy should be prioritized over speed.

5

このタスクを優先的に処理してください。

business

Please handle this task as a priority.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
優先
Verb
優先する
Adverbio
優先的に
Adjetivo
優先的な
Relacionado
優先権

Colocaciones comunes

優先順位 order of priority
優先席 priority seat
優先権 priority rights / right of way
最優先 top priority
優先事項 priority item / matter

Frases Comunes

優先順位をつける

to set priorities

~を優先する

to give priority to...

歩行者優先

pedestrians first / pedestrian priority

Se confunde a menudo con

優先 vs 優秀

優秀 means 'excellent' or 'superior' in quality/ability, while 優先 refers to the 'order' or 'priority' of things.

優先 vs 優勝

優勝 means 'victory' or 'winning a championship,' sharing the first kanji but having a totally different meaning.

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Notas de uso

It can be used as a noun followed by particles or as a suru-verb. It is very common in official signs (like traffic or trains) and business discussions.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget to use the particle 'を' when using it as a verb (e.g., 仕事を優先する). Also, don't confuse it with '優位' which implies a position of advantage rather than a choice of order.

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Truco para recordar

The first kanji 優 (yuu) means 'excellent/gentle' and the second 先 (sen) means 'ahead/first.' Think: 'The most important (excellent) thing goes first (ahead).'

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Origen de la palabra

A compound of '優' (superior/surpassing) and '先' (before/previous), meaning to place something in a superior position in terms of time or order.

Patrones gramaticales

[Noun] を 優先する (To prioritize [Noun]) [Noun] が 優先だ ([Noun] is the priority) [Noun] は 優先される ([Noun] is prioritized)
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Contexto cultural

In Japan, 'Priority Seats' (優先席) are clearly marked in all trains and buses for the elderly, injured, or pregnant; it is a strong social expectation to offer these seats to those in need.

Quiz rápido

仕事が忙しい時は、( )順位を決めてから始めましょう。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 優先

Más palabras de general

無駄

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進歩

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類似

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実践

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The act of putting a theory, idea, or plan into actual practice or action. It emphasizes the movement from abstract thought or knowledge to real-world application.

利用

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The act of using a service, facility, or resource effectively to achieve a specific purpose. It often implies making good use of something or taking advantage of a system provided to the public.

使用

A1

The act of employing or utilizing an object, tool, or facility for a specific purpose. It is a formal or neutral term commonly found in instructions, public signs, and professional documentation.

内容

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The substance, essence, or specific details contained within something such as a book, speech, or document. It refers to what a subject consists of rather than its outward appearance or form.

異常

A1

A word used to describe something that deviates from the normal state, standard, or expected pattern. It often implies a problem, malfunction, or an extraordinary occurrence that requires attention or investigation.

状態

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場合

A1

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