noun, adverb

  1. a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
先ほど さきほど
先程 さきほど

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)