Kanji · N5 · 6 strokes
早 / early
Kanji for early.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | はや.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
早 carries the meaning early.
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How to write 早
Trace 早 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 早
早くはやくearly
早朝そうちょうearly morning
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早 in context
きのうの晩早く寝ました。
きのうのばんはやくねました
I went to bed early last night.
早朝公園でジョギングをします。
そうちょうこうえんでじょぎんぐをします
I jog in the park early in the morning.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 早 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
早 — Kanji Practice
6 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/早
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