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JLPT N4 Elementary

先ほど

A little while ago or just now (formal)

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Other forms

先程 full kanji
さきほど full hiragana
Adverb, Noun

A little while ago" / "Just now

Indicates a specific point in the very recent past, ranging from a few minutes to roughly an hour prior to the current moment.

Example

先ほど 、 田中さん から お 電話 が あり ました 。

A little while ago, there was a call from Mr. Tanaka.

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先ほど
さきほど
A little while ago or just now (formal)
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