Meaning

Primary

Early

Alternatives

Soon, Quickly, Fast

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

This is the adverb version of the kanji early. It's a little thing you can begin sentences with to say you're doing something early or quickly.

Reading

はやく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since you already know the reading of the vocab word 早い, you should be able to read this word as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 早く気づく

    to realize early

    早く出かける

    to go out early

    早くに会いたい

    want to see someone soon

Context Sentences

平日は早く会社に行きます。

I go to work early on weekdays.

三日も早くメールが来た。

I got an email three days earlier.

ゆっくり休んで早くよくなってください。

Please get plenty of rest and feel better soon.

Kanji Composition