A part
先
Shown as a part of 4 words so far, read one way.
せん 4 words
- 先週せんしゅうlast week
先週 · here “before”
- 先端せんたんpointed end, tip
先端 · here “before”
- 先行せんこうpreceding, going first
先行 · here “preceding”
- 先生せんせいteacher, professor; master; doctor
先生 · here “before”
Also written with 先
These words contain the character in their spelling but show no breakdown that names it, so nothing is claimed about its role in them.