English–Japanese

“ahead” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisaki

Example

先に行きます。saki ni i ki ma su

I will go ahead.

Illustration for 先 (ahead)

How to say “ahead” in Japanese

“Ahead” in Japanese is 先 (saki).

Identifies what comes before something in time, lies ahead of it in space, or forms its tip or endpoint.

Full entry for 先: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 先

この道の先に学校があります。ko no michi no saki ni gak kō ga a ri ma su

There is a school ahead on this road.

この道の先に駅があります。ko no michi no saki ni eki ga a ri ma su

There is a station farther down this road.

Tips for using 先

  • In conversation, 先 (saki) can refer to the next part of a route or process, so 先の話 (saki no hanashi) means a matter for later discussion.

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