Definition of 先に
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(adv) formerly
わたしはあなたより先に駅に着ける。
I can beat you to the station.
Words related to 先に
- (adv) self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
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(adv) just when one is ...
私が返事をしようとした矢先に、彼が口を出してきた。
I was about to reply, when he boldly cut in.
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(exp) pardon me for leaving (first) (used when leaving a workplace while others remain)
「おさきにしつれいします」「おつかれさまでした」
"I'm finished for the day." "Much appreciated."
- (exp) It is no use crying over spilt milk
