さっき～ JLPT N5

Formation

さっき + verb / さっき + phrase

Explanation

The word さっき (sakki) is an adverb used to express that something happened or was done a short time ago or just now. It can be combined with verbs or other phrases to convey that meaning.

Example sentences

• さっき電話がありました。

  There was a phone call just now.

  Sakki denwa ga arimashita.

• さっき部屋を掃除しました。

  I cleaned the room a short while ago.

  Sakki heya wo souji shimashita.

• さっき彼に会いました。

  I met him just now.

  Sakki kare ni aimashita.

• さっきのニュースを見ましたか？

  Did you watch the news a short time ago?

  Sakki no nyuusu wo mimashita ka?