さきに

先に

previously; before; earlier; formerly; recently

N5Common wordAdverb
Adverb
previouslybeforeearlierformerlyrecently
Adverb
firstbefore (something or someone else)ahead (of)earlier
Adverb
beforehandin advanceahead of time

Example Sentences

(わたし)(さきに)にそこへ(つく)くよ。

I'll get there before you will.

(かれ)(わたし)より(さきに)に水中に(はいる)った。

He went into the water before me.

(おれ)(かえる)(まえ)に、(さきに)(ねる)てていいよ。

I don't mind if you go to bed before I get home.

わたしはあなたより(さきに)に駅に(つく)ける。

I can beat you to the station.

()社のお考えを(さきに)におっしゃってください。

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

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