先 — tip, ahead, previous
先 is the #234 most common word in Japanese, a noun. It means “tip, ahead, previous” and is pronounced [sa̠kʲi].
#234frequency rank
0.04%of everyday Japanese text
Level 1Beginner 1
Forms of 先
| Form | What it is | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 先 | dictionary form | |
| 前 | alternative, kanji | |
| 尖 | alternative, kanji |