さきほど

sakihodo
Common N3 adverb

Translations

1. a little while ago
2. just now

Notes

The term 'さきほど' is often used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to something that happened recently. It is a versatile adverb that can be used in various situations to indicate a short time span in the past.

Examples

さきほど、彼に会いました。

Sakihodo, kare ni aimashita.

I met him a little while ago.

さきほどの話を続けましょう。

Sakihodo no hanashi o tsuzukemashou.

Let's continue the conversation from just now.

さきほど電話がありました。

Sakihodo denwa ga arimashita.

There was a call just now.