お先に
おさきに
osakini
VocabularyLevel 55 - JLPT N2

Meaning

(I'll go ahead) before

after you

Signification

avant

après vous

Memory Aid

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.

Excusez-moi de partir avant vous.

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.

Passez devant, prenez votre temps.

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