早め
はやめ · hayame
Early, a little earlier than usual
- a little faster than usual, slightly quicker
Other ways to say “early” in Japanese →
flat · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
電車で行くなら、早めに出よう。
でんしゃでいくなら、はやめにでよう。
If we go by train, let's leave early.
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特売日も、混んでいるので早めに行ったほうがいいです。
とくばいびも、こんでいるのではやめにいったほうがいいです。
On sale days too, it's crowded, so you'd better go early.
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年賀状を、元旦に届くように早めに出しました。
ねんがじょうを、がんたんにとどくようにはやめにだしました。
I sent New Year's cards early so they would arrive on New Year's Day.
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Early, a little earlier than usual. It can also mean: a little faster than usual, slightly quicker.
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はやめ (hayame). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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