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早まる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 早まる.
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1
早まる only
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be advanced
Examples
就職活動の時期は早まる傾向にあり、マスコミ各社の面接がその先頭にたっている。
The job-seeking season is starting earlier each year and it's the mass media that are causing that trend by moving up their job interview schedule.
2
早まる only
to be hasty; to be rash
Examples
早まって喜ぶな、最後に笑える者が勝ち。
He laughs best who laughs last.
3
Esp. 速まる
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
Examples
心臓の鼓動が速まった。
My heart quickened.
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