先駆(せんく)者(しゃ)

せんくしゃ
noun
pioneer; forerunner; trailblazer
person
1. pioneer; forerunner in a field
A person who is the first to do something or to enter a field, opening the way for others who follow.
かのじょはこの分野(ぶんや)の先駆者(せんくしゃ)だ。
She is a pioneer in this field.
電気自動車(でんきじどうしゃ)の先駆者(せんくしゃ)として知(し)られている。
It is known as a pioneer of electric cars.
女性(じょせい)宇宙飛行士(うちゅうひこうし)の先駆者(せんくしゃ)として、多(おお)くの人(ひと)に影響(えいきょう)を与(あた)えた。
As a pioneer among female astronauts, she influenced many people.

Composed of 先駆(せんく) (running ahead) + 者(しゃ) (person). Refers to someone who pioneers a field, technology, or movement. Carries a respectful, positive tone.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • パイオニア: pioneer — the loanword, nearly synonymous
  • 草分(くさわ)け: founder; pioneer — emphasizes being the original founder of a field
  • 先駆(せんく)け: forerunner — the act of being first, rather than the person

Related Words

Compare: 草分(くさわ)け (founder)
Compare: 先達(せんだつ) (pioneer)
Compare: 開拓者(かいたくしゃ) (pioneer)
Compare: 先駆(さきが)け (forerunner)
Compare: 先人(せんじん) (predecessor)
Compare: 先導者(せんどうしゃ) (leader)
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