早い

Early in time or schedule; fast or quick.

Readings

Other forms

速い for speed

早かった past tense

早くない negative

早く adverb form

1 I-adjective

Early

Indicates a specific point in time that is near the beginning or sooner than an established schedule.

Example

今日は仕事が早く終わった。

My work finished early today.

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2 I-adjective

Fast / Quick

Describes a high rate of motion, velocity, or the rapid completion of an action.

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早い

はやい

Early in time or schedule; fast or quick.

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