〜に先立って ni sakidatte

〜に先立って（ni sakidatte）means “prior to; before (a major event)”. Indicates that something is done in advance of an important event or action, as preparation. Formation: V-る + に先立って／に先立ち　N + に先立って／に先立ち

prior to; before (a major event)

N2

Formation

V-る + に先立って／に先立ち　N + に先立って／に先立ち

Explanation

Indicates that something is done in advance of an important event or action, as preparation. More formal than 〜前に; 〜に先立ち is the stiffer written form.

Examples

開店に先立って、関係者だけの内覧会が開かれた。
かいてんにさきだって、かんけいしゃだけのないらんかいがひらかれた。
Prior to the opening, a preview was held for stakeholders only.
試合に先立ち、両チームの選手が握手を交わした。
しあいにさきだち、りょうチームのせんしゅがあくしゅをかわした。
Prior to the match, the players of both teams shook hands.

Note

Used for notable, planned events. The verb takes the dictionary form. For everyday "before", use 〜前に.

FAQ

〜に先立って — what does it mean and how is it used?

prior to; before (a major event). Indicates that something is done in advance of an important event or action, as preparation. More formal than 〜前に; 〜に先立ち is the stiffer written form.

〜に先立って — how do you form it?

V-る + に先立って／に先立ち　N + に先立って／に先立ち

〜に先立って — any usage notes?

Used for notable, planned events. The verb takes the dictionary form. For everyday "before", use 〜前に.

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