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先刻

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先刻

んこく
Adverb
Noun
Freq #9842
1

a short while ago

2

already

Examples
先刻承知。
I've known it all along.

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
8 strokes
Frequency: 866
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

engrave
cut fine
chop
hash
mince
time
carving

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きざ.む
きざ.み
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