早

ONそう

KUNはや

Meanings

earlyfastquick

How to remember

This kanji depicts the sun (日) rising above a field or a plant, suggesting the concept of 'early' morning or 'fast' growth.

'Sou' — The sun rises 'SO' early in the morning, making everything quick.

早いはやい

early, fast

早くはやく

early, quickly

早朝そうちょう

early morning

早めるはやめる

to quicken, to hasten

早速さっそく

immediately, right away