1 Adverb
First" / "Ahead
Establishes temporal priority, indicating an action is performed before others or ahead of a subsequent event.
Example
A どうぞ 、 先に シャワー を 浴びて ください 。
B すみません 、 ありがとう ございます 。
[A:] Please, go ahead and take a shower first. [B:] Oh, thank you.
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2 Adverb
Previously" / "Earlier
Refers to a point in time that has already passed, typically concerning recent events or statements.
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