先達せんだつ Noun family or surname English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) leader;pioneer;precursor;senior figure 2 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) guide 3 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) leader (in Shugendō) See also: 修験道 (しゅげんどう) English jmnedict 1 Sendatsu