7課 程度と時間
Level and time
接続：さっき + Vました
Just now; just now. Refers to a time very recently before speaking, usually with the past.
注意 / Note：もうすぐ future direction; さっき refers to the recent past.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Talk about a very recent time in the past
Wonder: What just happened before saying no?
Avoid: Don't use it for the future
Tip to remember: さっき + past
Check again: “Just now” → さっき
Wonder: What just happened before saying no?
Avoid: Don't use it for the future
Tip to remember: さっき + past
Check again: “Just now” → さっき
さっき田中さんから電話がありました。
Just now I got a phone call from Mr. Tanaka.
さっきコンビニで先生に会いました。
Just now I met the teacher at the convenience store.
さっきまで雨が降っていました。
Up until just now it was still raining.