Moji Ninja先 — previous; ahead
先 means “previous; ahead”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 6 strokes. On'yomi: セン (sen). Kun'yomi: さき (saki). You'll see it in words such as 先に (sakini, “first; ahead”).
先
- Meaning
- previous; ahead
- On'yomi
- セン (sen)
- Kun'yomi
- さき (saki)
- Strokes
- 6
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set Everyday life
How to remember 先
An ox (⺧) on human legs (儿) running ahead of the herd: ahead, previous.
Parts: ⺧ ox · 儿 legs
Words with 先
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 先に | さきに sakini kun | first; ahead |
| 先 | さき saki kun | ahead; tip |
| 先ほど | さきほど sakihodo kun | a short while ago; a moment ago |
| つま先 | つまさき tsumasaki kun | toes; tips of the toes |
Example sentences
- 先にどうぞ。
After you. - ゴールはまだ先だ。
The goal is still some distance away.