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先に
saki ni
Description
「先に」は、ほかの人より前に何かをするときや、時間が早いときに使います。
"先に" is used when doing something before others or when the time is earlier.
「お先に」の形で、先に帰るときのあいさつにもよく使います。
In the form "お先に," it is often used as a greeting when leaving before others.
Meanings
先にsaki ni
ahead of others; before someone else
お先に失礼します。
Excuse me for leaving before you.
先にsaki ni
earlier; previously; beforehand
先に食べておいてね。
Go ahead and eat first.
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Notes
- Form
先に = 先 (previous/ahead) + particle に marking time or order.
- Nuance
「お先に」 is a polite set greeting when leaving before others.
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