26.先


1. Meaning and Reading

  • before, ahead, previous
  • Onyomi : せん
  • Kunyomi : さき

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 牛 : cow
  • 人 : person

A person (人) leading a cow (牛) and walking ahead, giving the meaning 'ahead' or 'before'.

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3. Example Words

先生 せんせい
teacher

Listen carefully to the teacher.

先程 さきほど
a little while ago

I talked with a friend I met a little while ago.

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