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What does さっき (sakki) mean?

さっき means a little while ago, just now.

Quick facts
Readingさっき
Romajisakki
Part of speechnoun, adverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
さっき
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsakki

a little while ago, just now

GenkiGenki 4
  1. 1noun · adverb a short while ago; a moment ago; just now

Example sentences

  • I just ate a little while ago.

  • Mr./Ms. Tanaka called a little while ago.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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