It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: さっき
Meaning: “a short while ago” or “just now”
It indicates that an action took place recently in the past. It is equivalent to saying “a little while ago” in English.
Examples:
Here are 10 sample sentences using the adverb “さっき” (sakki) to indicate that an action took place recently in the past:
- さっき電話をしたばかりです。I just made a phone call.”
- さっき食べたばかりなので、まだお腹がいっぱいです。”I just ate, so I’m still full.”
- さっき彼女と別れたばかりだから、まだ寂しいです。 “I just broke up with my girlfriend, so I’m still feeling lonely.”
- さっき出かけたばかりで、まだ帰ってきていません。”I just left, so I haven’t come back yet.”
- さっき会った人は誰ですか？ “Who is the person I just met?”
- さっきの仕事はとても大変だった。 “The work I just did was very difficult.”
- さっきの試験は、とても難しかった。 “The test I just took was very difficult.”
- さっき買ったCDは最高だ。 “The CD I just bought is the best.”
- さっきの会議は非常に有益だった。 “The meeting I just had was very beneficial.”
- さっきの約束はまだ果たしていません。 “I haven’t fulfilled the promise I made just now.”