How to Say ‘The explanation from earlier’ in Japanese
さっきの説明
sakki no setsumei
[sahk-kee noh setsumei]
💬 Usage Tip: Time words like さっき (sakki) "a moment ago" take の to describe a noun, just like ordinary nouns do. Also 昨日の会議 "yesterday's meeting". Hold the small っ as a short pause: (sak-ki).
Phrase Breakdown
さっき
sakki
[sahk-kee]
earlier; a little while ago
Refers to something from just before, such as the route taken.
さっきの道を思い出しました。
I remembered the road from earlier.
の
no
[noh]
of; linking particle
Connects 'usual' to 'road.'
いつもの道を使いたいです。
I'd like to use the usual road.
説明
setsumei
[setsumei]
explanation
説明 means 'explanation'.
説明が必要です。
An explanation is necessary.
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