lMimi Kara N2 Grammar: に先立って／先立ち (ni sakidatte / sakidachi)

79. ～ に先立って／先立ち (ni sakidatte / sakidachi)

Meaning: Before ~

How to use: N／Vる + に先立って／先立ち

Example sentences:

選手団の出発に先立って、激励会が開かれた。
A morale booster party was held before the team left.

記者会見に先立ち、講演要旨が配られた。
Before the press conference, a summary of the key points of the speech was distributed to everyone.

「試合開始に先立ち、国歌を演奏いたします」
“Before starting the game, we asked permission to sing the national anthem.”

今回のケースでは、噴火に先立つ地震が48時間続いた。
In this case, before the eruption of the volcano, there was an earthquake that lasted for 48 hours.

駅前の再開発を進めるに先だって、住民の意見を聞く会が開かれた。
Before the re-planning of the area in front of the station, a referendum was held.