先刻
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先刻
1
a short while ago
2
already
Examples
先刻承知。
I've known it all along.
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
刻
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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