adverb

  1. previously, before, earlier, formerly, recently.
  2. first, before (something or someone else), ahead (of), earlier.
  3. beforehand, in advance, ahead of time.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
先に さきに
 
曩に さきに

Contained Kanji Breakdown

before, ahead, previous
セン さき ま.ず (1st, N5)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン ニン がい (Kentei 1)