Japanese

はやい
Meaning: early, fast, quick
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

朝早く起きる習慣がある
I have a habit of waking up early in the morning.
今年は桜が早く咲いた
This year, the cherry blossoms bloomed early.
電車の方がバスより早い
The train is faster than the bus.
もっと早く起きなければならない
I must wake up earlier.
時間がすぎるのは早い。
Time passes quickly.

Usage Notes

i-adjective meaning 'early' (in time) or 'fast' (in speed). Can describe time (早い時間), speed (早い動き), or promptness. Different from 速い which focuses purely on speed. The adverb form is 早く.

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