Meaning

Primary

Leave Early

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

An early retreat means that you leave early.

Note that 早退 means leaving school or work earlier than usual. It's not used for leaving hangouts or parties early.

Reading

そうたい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

一緒に学校を早退しない?

Why don’t you leave school early with me?

激しい胃痛があったので、会社を早退して医者に行きました。

Because I had a severe stomachache, I left work early and went to see a doctor.

会社に早退届を出したのですが、まだ受理されていないようです。

I submitted an early leave form at work, but it doesn't seem to be approved yet.

学校を早退したら、友達にずるいって言われたんだけど、早退は悪いことなの?

I left school early and my friends said I was cheating. Is it wrong to leave early?

Kanji Composition