お先に
おさきに
osakini
VocabularyLevel 55 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

お先に (おさきに (osakini)) means "before". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

before

Also : previously · (I'll go ahead) before · after you

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Meaning ·

The word お先に (おさきに) means 'before'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of before.

Example Sentences

お先に失礼します。

おさきにしつれいします。

Excuse me for leaving ahead of you.

お先にどうぞ、ゆっくりどうぞ。

おさきにどうぞ、ゆっくりどうぞ。

Please go ahead, take your time.

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