JLPT N1 Advanced
早
Already, implying time passed surprisingly fast, or a prefix meaning early or fast.
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1 Prefix
Early
Functions as a prefix to modify nouns or verb stems, indicating speed, earliness, or prematurity.
Example
彼 は 早寝 早起き を 心がけ て いる 。
He makes a point of going to bed early and getting up early.
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2 Adverb
Already
Expresses surprise at how much time has passed or how quickly a specific point in time was reached.
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