お先に
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Adverbial phrase used to indicate doing something before others, often in polite contexts like leaving or starting an activity. It's commonly paired with verbs like 『失礼します』 (shitsurei shimasu, 'excuse me') or 『どうぞ』 (douzo, 'please go ahead').
Theme
In the office at the end of the workday, User and their coworker Ken are finishing up tasks and discussing leaving early.
お先に
おさきに
before, after you
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Imagine you're leaving a meeting and say 'Oh, I'll go first!' — 'Oh, I'll go first' sounds like 『お先に』 (osaki ni, 'before, after you').
Cultural Note
In Japanese workplaces or social settings, it's polite to say 『お先に失礼します』 (osaki ni shitsurei shimasu, 'I'm leaving before you') when leaving before others, showing respect and consideration.
Forms
Base: お先にAdverbial phrase used to indicate doing something before others, often in polite contexts like leaving or starting an activity. It's commonly paired with verbs like 『失礼します』 (shitsurei shimasu, 'excuse me') or 『どうぞ』 (douzo, 'please go ahead').