Definition of 先に (さきに)

さき

先に

さきに

sakini

adverb, noun
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before, earlier than, first, ahead, beyond, away, previously, recently
Other readings:
曩に【さきに】
Related Kanji
先 before, ahead, previous, future, precedence
曩 before, preceding, earlier, former, past, previously
Example sentences(showing 8 results)

じょうほう
情報
はっぴょう
発表
さき
先に
しんぶん
新聞
The information was given away to the newspaper prior to the announcement

I can beat you to the station

Please let us know your company's thoughts on this matter first

かれ
彼
わたし
私
さき
先に
すいちゅう
水中
はい
入った
He went into the water before me

I can beat you to the station

わたし
私
さき
先に
I'll get there before you will

It is said that the Vikings preceded Columbus in discovering America

おれ
俺
かえ
帰る
まえ
前に
、
さき
先に
I don't mind if you go to bed before I get home