Moji Ninja早 — early; fast
早 means “early; fast”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 6 strokes. On'yomi: ソウ (sou), サッ (sa). Kun'yomi: はや(い) (hayai). You'll see it in words such as 早い (hayai, “early; fast”).
早
- Meaning
- early; fast
- On'yomi
- ソウ (sou), サッ (sa)
- Kun'yomi
- はや(い) (hayai)
- Strokes
- 6
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Times of day
How to remember 早
The sun (日) only just above the cross (十) of the horizon: early.
Parts: 日 sun; day · 十 ten; cross
Words with 早
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 早い | はやい hayai kun | early; fast |
| 早く | はやく hayaku kun | early; quickly |
| 早める | はやめる hayameru kun | to bring forward; to advance |
| 早まる | はやまる hayamaru kun | to be brought forward; to be moved up |
Example sentences
- 早かったね。
You're early! - 早くおきてね。
Get up early, OK?