noun, adverb
Refers to a very recent past, similar to さっき but slightly more formal or written. Often used adverbially.
先刻、彼から電話があった。
He called just a short while ago.
先刻の話はもう忘れてください。
Please forget what I said a moment ago.
adverb
Used to emphasize that something has already happened or been the case for some time. Often carries a nuance of 'as you should know' or 'needless to say'.
その問題は先刻解決済みだ。
That problem has already been resolved.
先刻ご承知の通り、明日は休業です。
As you already know, we are closed tomorrow.