さっき

Alternative writings:
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
1

a short while ago; just now — refers to a time a little while before the present moment.

NounAdverbUsually Kana

Examples

さっき電話があったけど、誰だかわからなかった。

There was a phone call a little while ago, but I couldn't tell who it was.

さっきの話をもう一度お願いします。

Could you repeat what you said a moment ago?

さっきは手伝ってくれてありがとう。

Thanks for helping me earlier.

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