さき (sakini)

before, earlier than, ahead, beyond, away, previously, recently

  • JLPT N1
  • adverb
  • Pitch 0
  • #14894 most frequent
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Meaning

先に (さきに, sakini) is a JLPT N1 adverb meaning “before, earlier than, ahead, beyond, away, previously, recently”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

では、 わたしたちは さき出発しゅっぱつします。

We will leave before you then.

先に必ずテープを聞くこと。

Be sure to listen to the tape beforehand.

さきにどうぞ。

Please go ahead.

新聞しんぶんさきにどうぞ。

Please, you can have the paper first.