さき
sakini

Adverb

1. previously; before; earlier; formerly; recently

Adverb

2. first; before (something or someone else); ahead (of); earlier

わたくし さきにそこへ くよ。
watashiga sakini sokoe tsukuyo
I'll get there before you will.
Adverb

3. beforehand; in advance; ahead of time

その情報 じょうほう発表 はっぴょうするより さき新聞 しんぶん れた。
sono jōhōwa happyō suruyori sakini shimbunni moreta.
The information was given away to the newspaper prior to the announcement.
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