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早
On'yomi
ソウ・サッ
SOU / SA
Kun'yomi
はや.い・はや・はや-・はや.まる・はや.める・さ-
hayai / haya / haya / hayamaru / hayameru / sa
early · fast
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Component Breakdown
早=
日十
sun + 十
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and ten. Before sun fully rises.
Symbolism
Early morning, immediately, early stage. Represents advancement in time.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Competing for speed
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
時期尚早
じきしょうそう
premature; premature
Proverbs & Idioms
早起きは三文の徳
はやおきはさんもんのとく
Early rising brings three coins' profit
The early bird catches the worm
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 早 mean in Japanese?
早 means early, fast.
How do you read 早?
On'yomi: ソウ、サッ (SOU, SA). Kun'yomi: はや.い、はや、はや-、はや.まる、はや.める、さ- (hayai, haya, haya, hayamaru, hayameru, sa).
How many strokes does 早 have?
早 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 早 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 早 (early, fast) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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