さきに
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Adverb used to indicate that an action occurs prior to another. Often paired with verbs or sentences. Example: 『さきに行きます』 (saki ni ikimasu, 'I will go first').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are discussing their work schedules in the office. Ken is asking about User's plans for the day.
さきに
さきに
before, earlier than, previously
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'saki' as 'sack' — you put things in a sack before moving on. 『さきに』 (saki ni, 'before') helps you sequence events: do this first, then that.
Cultural Note
『さきに』 (saki ni, 'before') is commonly used in daily conversations to indicate precedence, such as in phrases like 『さきに食べてください』 (saki ni tabete kudasai, 'Please eat first'). It reflects the Japanese value of politeness and order.
Forms
Base: さきにAdverb used to indicate that an action occurs prior to another. Often paired with verbs or sentences. Example: 『さきに行きます』 (saki ni ikimasu, 'I will go first').