Explanation
Express an action or event that occurs before another; 'before', 'prior to', 'preceding'.
Formation
Noun + に先立ち / Verb-dictionary form + に先立って
Detailed explanation
The ～に先立ち grammar point is used to indicate that a certain action or event occurs before another action or event. It can be translated as 'before', 'prior to', or 'preceding' in English. It is often used with nouns (Noun + に先立ち) or with dictionary-form verbs (Verb-dictionary form + に先立って).
Examples
Kaigi ni sakidachi, shiryou wo kakunin shimashou.
Before the meeting, let's check the materials.
Shuppatsu ni sakidachi, nimotsu wo seiri shimashita.
Before departure, I organized my luggage.
Shuushin ni sakidachi, ha wo migakimasu.
Before going to bed, I brush my teeth.
Eiga no jouei ni sakidachi, yokokuhen ga houei saremasu.
Before the movie screening, the trailers are shown.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.