Kanji
N4 6 strokes Grade 1 freq #402

early, fast

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

sun/day hi

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

early stage
immediate; prompt
early morning
premature
young female rice planter; young girl
fast (walking); quick
sooner or later; in time
overhasty; rash
early spring
match between Waseda University and Keio University (esp. baseball)

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

as soon as ...; just after ...
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance
quick; swift
already; now
fast; quick
fast-talking; rapid talking
swift current; rapids
in one's hurry
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
nimble; quick

Example sentences

It is our ardent hope that the war will end soon.

Nevertheless, many are choosing early retirement.

It's necessary to discuss the problem without delay.

Please look into this matter as soon as you can.