“Previously” in Japanese
Short answer
Previously in Japanese is “予て” (kanete). Full meaning: previously, already, for some time, for quite a while.
Other ways to say “Previously” in Japanese
既に
sudeni already; previously, before; undeniably, unmistakably, in the first place
先に
sakini previously, before, earlier, formerly, recently; first, before (something or someone else), ahead (of), earlier; beforehand, in advance, ahead of time
予てより
kaneteyori previously, already, beforehand, in advance, for some time
未然
mizen before it happens, previously
この前
konomae the other day, previously, before, earlier, recently; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.), previous (e.g. mayor, chapter), preceding
お先に
osakini before, previously; ahead
予め
arakajime beforehand, in advance, ahead of time, previously
夙て
kanete previously, already, for some time, for quite a while
兼て
kanete previously, already, for some time, for quite a while
豫て
kanete previously, already, for some time, for quite a while
予ねて
kanete previously, already, for some time, for quite a while
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