N4
早 meaning and readings
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Kanji
早
N4
- Meaning
- early, fast (in time)
- Onyomi
- ソウ、サッ
- Kunyomi
- はや(い)、はや(まる)、はや(める)
- Formula
- 早 = 日 + 十。
Story
早 is analyzed as a combination of 日 (sun), 十 (horizon) and denotes early, fast (in time).
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.
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