先
さき · sakki
Future; recent, previous
- a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago
- point, tip, end, nozzle
- head (of a line), front
flat · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
宿題を先生に提出してください。
しゅくだいをせんせいにていしゅつしてください。
Please submit the homework to the teacher.
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先生が来るまで、ここで待っていよう。
せんせいがくるまで、ここでまっていよう。
Let's wait here until the teacher comes.
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顧問の先生も一緒に走ってくれた。
こもんのせんせいもいっしょにはしってくれた。
The advisor teacher also ran with us.
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出張先で資料を配ります。
しゅっちょうさきでしりょうをくばります。
I will distribute the materials at the destination.
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What does 先 mean?
Future; recent, previous. It can also mean: a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago; point, tip, end, nozzle; head (of a line), front.
How do you pronounce 先?
さき (sakki). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 先?
JLPT N5 — beginner. See the JLPT N5 guide.
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