早朝
そうちょう · souchou (also spelled socho)
Early morning
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花見客で賑わう公園は、早朝から場所取りが必要だ。
はなみきゃくでにぎわうこうえんは、そうちょうからばしょとりがひつようだ。
In the park bustling with hanami visitors, you need to reserve a spot from early morning.
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What does 早朝 mean?
Early morning.
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そうちょう (souchou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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