さき
先
　
に

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
さき
先
　
に
 先に さきに ✔
さき
曩
　
に
 曩に さきに

Contained Kanji Breakdown

before, ahead, previous
セン　さき　ま.ず (1st, N5)
cow, (牛 variant)
person, (人 variant)
above
ジョウ　うえ　うわ-
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン　ニン　がい (Kentei 1)