Word details
先に
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先に.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
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