adverb

  1. early, right away, at once.

noun

  1. early time, early stage (in one's life, etc.).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
早う はよう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

early, fast
はや.い サッ ソウ (1st, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
ten
ジュウ ジッ ジュッ (1st, N5)