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の先駆者だ。
She is a pioneer in this field.
電気自動車の先駆者として知られている。
It is known as a pioneer of electric cars.
女性宇宙飛行士の先駆者として、多くの人に影響を与えた。
As a pioneer among female astronauts, she influenced many people.
Composed of 先駆 (running ahead) + 者 (person). Refers to someone who pioneers a field, technology, or movement. Carries a respectful, positive tone.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ~の先駆者: a pioneer of ~
- 先駆者として知られる: to be known as a pioneer
- 時代の先駆者: a pioneer of an era
SIMILAR WORDS:
- パイオニア: pioneer — the loanword, nearly synonymous
- 草分け: founder; pioneer — emphasizes being the original founder of a field
- 先駆け: forerunner — the act of being first, rather than the person