さっき
さっき
adverb
a little while ago; just now
1.
a little while ago; just now
Refers to a short time before the present moment.
さっき電話があったよ。
There was a phone call just now.
さっき言ったでしょう。
I told you just a moment ago, didn't I?
さっきまでここにいたのに。
He was here until just a moment ago.
さっき is an adverb meaning "a little while ago" or "just now," referring to the very recent past (usually minutes to an hour ago).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- さっき〜した: did ~ just now
- さっきまで: until just now
- さっきから: since a little while ago
- さっきの: the one from just now
TIME REFERENCE WORDS:
- さっき: a few minutes ago (very recent)
- このあいだ: the other day (days to weeks)
- 前に: before (general past)
- 最近: recently (days to weeks)
- 先ほど: a little while ago (more formal than さっき)
NOTE:
さっき is casual. In formal situations, use 先ほど instead.