先手 せんて
senteo utsu

Godan Verb (tsu)
Expression

1. to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate

かれ なん いうかけいかけたが先手 せんて ってやった。
karega nanika iikaketaga senteo utte yatta.
He started to say something, but I beat him to it.
Godan Verb (tsu)
Expression

2. to play the first move (e.g. in go)