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[さき(先)·に]
sakini
adverb

Alternate Written Forms:

[さき(曩)·に]
sakini
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Root Words:

[さき(先) + に]
saki + ni

English Meaning(s) for 先に

adverb
  1. previously; before; earlier; formerly; recently
  2. first; before (something or someone else); ahead (of); earlier
  3. beforehand; in advance; ahead of time
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Definition and Synonyms for 先に

Previously at an earlier time or formerly
Synonyms: かねて, かねる, あらかじめ, 以前, 先に, 先に, 先立つ, 先立って, 前に, 前もって
Earlier earlier in time
Synonyms: かつて, かねて, かねる, 先に, 先に, 前に
Erstwhile at a previous time
Synonyms: かつて, 以前, 先に, 先に, 前に
Earlier previously
Synonyms: かつて, かねて, かねる, 先に, 先に, 前に

Meanings for each kanji in 先に

» before; ahead; previous; future; precedence

Stroke Order Diagrams for 先に

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Sample Sentences for 先に

This was he of whom I said, "He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me."
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I've never been beyond Okayama.
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Go on ahead. I'll catch up with you soon.
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Where are you going?
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She would not tell me why she had gone home first.
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