お先に
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word お先に
1
Adverb (fukushi)
before; previously
Examples
お先にどうぞ。
After you.
2
Adverb (fukushi)
ahead
Examples
どうぞ、お先に!
Go ahead!
3
Abbreviation; Expressions
pardon me for leaving (before you)
Kanji in this Word
先
6 strokes
Frequency: 173
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
before
ahead
previous
future
precedence
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さき
ま.ず
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぽん
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