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さっき

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word さっき

Adverb
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #500
1

a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago

Examples
いいからさっき盗ったモノを、カバンの中から出しなさい。
Never mind that, just take out what you've just nicked from your bag.

Kanji in this Word

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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