先刻

せんこく

Meanings

1. Noun, Adverb a short while ago; just now
2. Adverb already; for a long time

Kanji

• 先 ahead. Read as セン.
• 刻 engrave. Read as コク.

Example sentences

• 先刻承知。
  I've known it all along.

Words containing 先刻

• 先刻承知 (せんこくしょうち) being already (well) aware

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