さきに

先 に

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    previously, before, earlier, formerly, recently

  2. adverb (fukushi)

    first, before (something or someone else), ahead (of), earlier

    • 私が先にそこへ着くよ。
      I'll get there before you will.

  3. adverb (fukushi)

    beforehand, in advance, ahead of time

    • その情報は発表するより先に新聞に漏れた。
      The information was given away to the newspaper prior to the announcement.