早く【はやく】
Frequency rank: 6,555. – 6,562.
- early; soononly applies to 早く
- quickly; swiftly; rapidly; fastesp. 速く
adverb (fukushi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
adverb (fukushi)
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- early; soon
- quickly; swiftly; rapidly; fast
This meaning is used to indicate that something happens before the expected time or in a shorter duration than usual.
This meaning refers to performing an action in a short amount of time, often emphasizing speed or efficiency.
Let's finish quickly and go out to play.
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Example sentences
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In Japan the ring shaped ones came into use first so they're also often called "contraceptive rings".
"Will they be open this early in the morning?" "They'll let me in on sight."
I go to the office by car, and I try to leave home as early as I can so that I can avoid the traffic jams.
Please excuse me for calling you so early in the morning.
"Where's Mary?" "She left in the morning, said she was going to the beauty salon."