Definition: 意味
previous; prior; first; earlier
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 先 【さき】(saki)
Meaning:
- previous;
- prior;
- former;
- first;
- earlier;
- some time ago;
- preceding;
- point (e.g. pencil); tip; end; nozzle;
- destination
Type: Noun, Prefix, Suffix
Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary
先 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
お先にどうぞ。
おさきにどうぞ。
o saki ni douzo.
Please go first. (after you)
Example #2
お先に失礼します。
おさきにしつれいします。
o saki ni shitsurei shimasu.
I'm going home now (standard phrase after finishing work).
Example #3
私は先に帰ります。
わたしはさきにかえります。
watashi wa saki ni kaerimasu.
I will head home now.
Example #4
先に何をしたら良い？
さきになにをしたらよい？
saki ni nani wo shitara yoi?
What should I do first?
Example #5
先に食べてください。
さきにたべてください。
saki ni tabete kudasai.
Please go ahead and eat.
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