Meaning

Primary

Already

Alternative

Previously

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

One of the meanings is the same as the kanji, previously, but it can also mean already.

Reading

すでに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is different from what you learned with the kanji. But as I told you already, I'll be there on Su-day (すで). It's like Sunday, but not quite the same. Imagine your confusion when someone says this over and over, but you don't know what Suday is.

Context

Context Sentences

私が電話した時、彼は既に退社してしまってました。

He had already left his office when I called him.

Kanji Composition