JLPT N1
既
already; previously; long ago
Readings
On'yomiキ
Kun'yomiすで.に
Mnemonic
What has ALREADY been eaten is gone—it was PREVIOUSLY consumed.
Example Words
既存 (きそん) existing; preexisting
既婚 (きこん) married
既に (すでに) already
already; previously; long ago