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早
early · fast · quick
N4On: そうKun: はや
Memory Aid
This kanji depicts the sun (日) rising above a field or a plant, suggesting the concept of 'early' morning or 'fast' growth.
'Sou' — The sun rises 'SO' early in the morning, making everything quick.
Vocabulary
早いはやいearly, fast
早くはやくearly, quickly
早朝そうちょうearly morning
早めるはやめるto quicken, to hasten
早速さっそくimmediately, right away
Example Sentences
明日は早い時間に家を出ます。
I will leave home early tomorrow.
彼はいつも早く来ます。
He always comes early.
早朝の公園は静かです。
The park in the early morning is quiet.
出発時間を早める必要があります。
We need to quicken the departure time.