先に
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先に
1
previously; before; earlier; formerly; recently
2
first; before (something or someone else); ahead (of); earlier
Examples
私が先にそこへ着くよ。
I'll get there before you will.
3
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time
Examples
その情報は発表するより先に新聞に漏れた。
The information was given away to the newspaper prior to the announcement.
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
曩
21 strokes
Meanings
before
preceding
earlier
former
past
previously
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ノウ
ドウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さき.に
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