noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
forerunner; precursor; pioneer; leader
Refers to a person, group, idea, or thing that comes before and leads the way for others; often used in historical, technological, or social contexts.
彼は日本のロック音楽の先駆者だ。
He is a pioneer of Japanese rock music.
この技術は後の発明の先駆となった。
This technology became the precursor to later inventions.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Historical or military term for a mounted scout or advance rider; also used figuratively for someone who goes ahead to prepare the way. Cross-referenced with 前駆.
See also: 前駆
中世の戦では、先駆が敵の動きを探った。
In medieval battles, outriders scouted the enemy's movements.