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'.
3. Example Words
先生
せんせい
teacher
先生の話をよく聞く。
Listen carefully to the teacher.
先程
さきほど
a little while ago
先程会った友達と話した。
I talked with a friend I met a little while ago.
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