“A short while ago” in Japanese
Short answer
A short while ago in Japanese is “先” (sen). Full meaning: a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago; point, tip, end, nozzle; head (of a line), front.
Other ways to say “A short while ago” in Japanese
先刻
senkoku a short while ago; already
先ほど
sakihodo a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago
曩
saki a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago; point, tip, end, nozzle; head (of a line), front
嚮
saki a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago; point, tip, end, nozzle; head (of a line), front
前き
saki a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago; point, tip, end, nozzle; head (of a line), front
先き
saki a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago; point, tip, end, nozzle; head (of a line), front
嚮き
saki a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago; point, tip, end, nozzle; head (of a line), front
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