Japanese

はやめ
Meaning: early; ahead of time
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

早
め

Example sentences

Since there is an important meeting tomorrow, I plan to leave home early.
ラッシュアワーを避けて、早めに家を出た。
I left home early to avoid the rush hour.
変更があれば、早めに連絡してください。
If there are any changes, please contact us early.
早めに病院へ行った方がいいですよ。
You should go to the hospital early.
生徒を早めに家に帰した
I sent the students home early.
傷口が広がる前に、早めに手当てをしてください。
Please treat it early before the wound gets wider.
こういった問題は、早めに解決すべきだ。
Problems like this should be solved early.
ひどい頭痛がするので、今日は早めに休みます。
I have a terrible headache, so I'm going to rest early today.
問題が深刻になる前に、早めに手を打つ必要がある。
It is necessary to take measures early before the problem becomes serious.
事の大小を問わず、早めに報告してください。
Regardless of its size, please report any matter as soon as possible.

Usage Notes

Refers to doing something earlier than the scheduled or usual time.

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