先に | Japanese meaning

先に【さきに】

Frequency rank: 381.

adverb (fukushi)

previously; before; earlier; formerly; recently
first; before (something or someone else); ahead (of); earlier
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time

Forms

先に【さきに】Frequency rank: 381.
曩に【さきに】
さきにFrequency rank: 37,772. – 38,256.

Generated definitions (experimental)

previously; before; earlier; formerly; recently

This meaning is used to refer to an action or event that occurred earlier in time relative to the current context.

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Yesterday, I remembered the place I went to previously.

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He said he wanted to confirm what he discussed earlier.

first; before (something or someone else); ahead (of); earlier

This meaning indicates precedence in time or order, suggesting that something occurs before others.

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You can go ahead first if you want.

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She resolved that issue earlier.

beforehand; in advance; ahead of time

This meaning emphasizes the proactive aspect of taking action prior to a certain time or event, often for planning or preparation.

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It is important to prepare in advance.

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I made a list of the essentials ahead of time before the trip.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to proceed aheadto mention in advanceto go aheadto go home earlyto inform beforehandto think aheadto make a reservation in advanceto take the leadto decide beforehandto be conducted beforehand