先 (Sakki) is a Japanese noun meaning “a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago”.
Meanings
- noun, adverba short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
Examples
転ばぬ先の杖。
Forewarned is forearmed.
男性より女性が先。
Ladies before gentlemen.
新聞を先にどうぞ。
Please, you can have the paper first.
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