Word details
早い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 早い.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Esp. 速い
fast; quick; rapid; swift; speedy; brisk; prompt
Examples
あれは世界で最も速い電車です。
That is the fastest train in the world.
子供は成長が早い。
Children grow very quickly.
2
早い only
early; soon; earlier than usual
Examples
今年は春の訪れが早かった。
Spring has come early this year.
3
早い only
premature; too soon; too early
Examples
それを今論議するのはまだ早い。
It is premature to discuss it now.
4
Esp. 早い
easy; simple; quick; fast
5
As ...するが早いか or ...するより早く
as soon as ...; the moment ...; the instant ...
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