きせん
Noun
1.
moment just before something happens, verge (of doing something), brink
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相手の機先を制する一手が勝利につながった。
A move that preempted the opponent led to victory.
議論では、常に相手の機先を制する発言が求められる。
In a debate, statements that always preempt the opponent are required.
危機が迫る機先を捉え、彼は迅速に行動した。
Seizing the moment just before the crisis, he acted swiftly.
彼は市場の機先を読んで、新しいビジネスチャンスを掴んだ。
He read the market's verge and seized a new business opportunity.
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