先


This kanji means earlier, ahead, priority, future, destination, etc.

on readings:
  • sen
kun readings:
  • saki
examples:
筆先 fudesaki tip of the writing brush
鼻先 hanasaki tip of the nose
先月 sengetsu last month
先例 senrei previous example, precedent
先生 sensei teacher
先進国 senshinkoku developed country
先週 senshuu last week
先頭 sentō front, lead
届け先 todokesaki where to report, receiver's address
勤め先 tsutomesaki place of work, employer
優先 yūsen priority

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Last Alteration Performed: 8 June 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.