先 導 者(せんどうしゃ)

せんどうしゃ

noun

leader; guide; pioneer; trailblazer

formal

1. leader; guide; one who leads the way

A person who goes ahead and leads others, either literally (guiding a group) or figuratively (pioneering a field or movement).

彼(かれ)はこの分野(ぶんや)の先導者(せんどうしゃ)だ。

He is a pioneer in this field.

先導者(せんどうしゃ)の指示(しじ)に従(したが)って行進(こうしん)してください。

Please march following the guide's instructions.

技術(ぎじゅつ)革新(かくしん)の先導者(せんどうしゃ)として、その企業(きぎょう)は世界(せかい)に影響(えいきょう)を与(あた)えた。

As a trailblazer in technological innovation, that company influenced the world.

Compound of 先導(せんどう) (guidance; leading the way) + 者(しゃ) (person). Used for both literal guides (parade leaders, tour guides) and figurative pioneers (industry leaders, thought leaders).

Common collocations

先導者(せんどうしゃ)として活躍(かつやく)する: to be active as a leader
先導者(せんどうしゃ)の役割(やくわり)を果(は)たす: to fulfill the role of a guide
業界(ぎょうかい)の先導者(せんどうしゃ): industry leader

Similar words

リーダー: leader — more casual, widely used in everyday contexts
指導者(しどうしゃ): leader; instructor — emphasizes teaching and directing, often for political or organizational leaders
先駆者(せんくしゃ): pioneer; forerunner — emphasizes being the first to do something, stronger sense of breaking new ground
案内人(あんないにん): guide — specifically a person who shows the way, more practical than figurative

Related Words

Compare: リーダー (leader)

Compare: 指導者(しどうしゃ) (leader)

Compare: 先駆(せんく)者(しゃ) (pioneer)

Compare: 案内人(あんないにん) (guide)

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