JLPT N1 Advanced
早々
Immediately after an event, promptly, or earlier than expected.
Readings
Other forms
〜早々 suffix, read そうそう
早々に adverb, read そうそうに
早々と adverb, read はやばやと
1 Noun (used as a suffix)
Right After... / As Soon As...
Functions as a suffix to indicate that a subsequent action happens immediately after the preceding event.
Example
彼 は 大学 を 卒業 早々 、 自分 の 会社 を 立ち上げ た 。
Right after graduating from college, he started his own company.
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2 Adverb
Promptly / Without Delay
Describes performing an action promptly or concluding a situation quickly to move forward.
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3 Adverb
Early / Prematurely
Describes an action taken significantly earlier than the standard time or schedule.
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