Meaning
〜に先立って/に先立ち indicates that something happens before or in advance of another event or action. It emphasizes the sequential order and is typically used in formal or written contexts. The pattern shows that the first action precedes the second action in time.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名词 | 名词 + に先立って/に先立ち |
Examples
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新作映画の一般公開に先立って試写会が開かれた。
Prior to the general release of the new film, a preview screening was held. -
卒業旅行に先立って、旅行の参加希望届・参加費を事務室に提出する必要があります。
Before the graduation trip, students need to submit a participation request form and fee to the administrative office. -
本大会の開始に先立ち、各地の代表チームを紹介させていただきます。
Prior to the start of this conference, I would like to introduce the representative teams from each region.
Summary
- Used to indicate an action occurring before another event or scheduled action
- Formal/written style; commonly used in announcements, official statements, and formal writing
- Both に先立って and に先立ち are acceptable; they are interchangeable variants