Translation and Meaning of: 早い - hayai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 早い (hayai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hayai
Kana: はやい
Type: adjective
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Translation / Meaning: early
Meaning in English: early
Definition: An adjective that expresses time or speed.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (早い) hayai
"早い" is a Japanese word that means "early" or "fast". Its etymology comes from the kanji "早", which represents the idea of "early" or "ahead". The reading in hiragana is "はやい" (hayai). It is a common word in the Japanese language and can be used in various situations, such as to describe the speed of a person or object, or to indicate that something happened earlier than expected.How to Write in Japanese - (早い) hayai
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Synonyms and Similar - (早い) hayai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
速い; 早急な; 迅速な; 早めの; 急ぐ; 急いでいる; 早起きの; 早起きする; 早めに; 早期の; 早める; 早まる; 早足で; 早口で; 早めの対応; 早めの対策; 早めの準備; 早めの対応策; 早めの対処策; 早めの手続き; 早めの手配; 早めの対処; 早めの対応方法; 早めの対策方法; 早めの対処方法;
Words containing: 早い
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Kana: すばやい
Romaji: subayai
Translation / Meaning:
quick; nimble; ready.
Words with the same pronunciation: はやい hayai
Example Sentences - (早い) hayai
Below are some example sentences:
年月が過ぎるのは早いものだ。
Toshidzuki ga sugiru no wa hayai mono da
The years passed quickly.
- 年月 - means "years and months" in Japanese
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 過ぎる - verb that means "pass" or "overtake"
- の - particle that indicates a nominal phrase
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 早い - adjective that means "fast" or "early"
- もの - noun meaning "thing" or "object"
- だ - verb that indicates the affirmative present form of the sentence
時間が過ぎるのは早いですね。
Jikan ga sugiru no wa hayai desu ne
Time goes by fast
Time passes quickly.
- 時間 (jikan) - time
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 過ぎる (sugiru) - spend time)
- のは (no wa) - topic particle
- 早い (hayai) - fast, early
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar (formal)
- ね (ne) - confirmation particle
素早い動きが勝利をもたらす。
Subayai ugoki ga shōri o motarasu
Quick movements bring victory.
A quick movement brings a victory.
- 素早い - Adjective that means "fast"
- 動き - noun meaning "movement"
- が - particle that indicates subject
- 勝利 - noun that means "victory"
- を - particle indicating direct object
- もたらす - "bring"
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "early" é "(早い) hayai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.