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Grade 1JLPT N4

early, fast

6 strokes · frequency rank #402

On
ソウ、サッ
Kun
はや.い、はや、はや-、はや.まる、はや.める、さ-

Common words

  1. そうきearly stage1
    • We expect an early settlement of the affair.

    • It is our ardent hope that the war will end soon.

    • Nevertheless, many are choosing early retirement.

  2. そうきゅうimmediate; prompt; quick; rapid2
    • We'll release the final agenda on the morning of Monday, January 20, so please reply quickly.

    • Prompt action is necessary.

    • Something must be done immediately to deal with this problem.

  3. そうちょうearly morning3
    • The dew falls in early morning.

    • My town is quiet early Sunday morning.

    • It's been raining since early morning.

  4. そうそうas soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...4
    • He gambled on the war coming to an early end.

    • I turned the corner and caught sight of a newly opened restaurant.

    • My sister will marry early next year.

  5. はやめるto bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to expedite5
    • The medicine hastened the process of growth.

    • We walked more quickly than usual.

    • Our teacher advanced the date of the exam.

  6. はやalready; now; by this time6
    • Soon ripe, soon rotten.

    • Soon learnt, soon forgotten.

    • I need your approval before I leave work early.

  7. もはやalready; now7
    • I have nothing further to say.

    • He is no longer a child.

    • He is no longer in business.

  8. はやばやearly; quickly; promptly8
    • He gambled on the war coming to an early end.

    • I turned the corner and caught sight of a newly opened restaurant.

    • My sister will marry early next year.

  9. はやいfast; quick; rapid; swift9
    • Children grow very quickly.

    • Spring has come early this year.

    • It is premature to discuss it now.

  10. はやくearly; soon10
    • We are hoping for your quick recovery.

    • If it is useful for improving your life, it cannot be done too soon.

    • Come quick!

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