既
Kanji · N1
既 / previously
Kanji for previously, already, or long ago.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | すで.に | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
既 carries the meaning previously, already, or long ago.
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Common compounds with 既
既決きけつdecided / determined / settled
既存きそんexisting
既にすでにalready
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