〜に先立って

Pattern
〜に先立って
Level
N3
Reading
にさきだって
Meaning
prior to, before
Attaches to
Noun + に先立って / Verb (dictionary form) + に先立って
Nuance & register

Formal, written or official speech, used for important preparatory actions.

Example

試合に先立って、選手たちはグラウンドで練習を行った。 Prior to the match, the players practiced on the ground.

Easily confused with

〜前に (before)

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