早(はや)めに

はやめに
adverb
early, ahead of time
1. early, ahead of time, on the early side
Earlier than usual or expected; with time to spare. Used to indicate doing something before the deadline or expected time.
早(はや)めに出発(しゅっぱつ)しましょう。
Let's leave early.
早(はや)めに予約(よやく)した方(ほう)がいいですよ。
You should make a reservation early.
早(はや)めに寝(ね)て、風邪(かぜ)を治(なお)そう。
Let's go to bed early and cure this cold.

FORMATION: 早(はや)い (early) + め (somewhat, -ish) + に (adverb marker)

The 〜め pattern indicates 'on the ~ side' or 'somewhat ~':

  • 大(おお)きめ (on the large side)
  • 小(ちい)さめ (on the small side)
  • 遅(おそ)め (on the late side)

NUANCE: 早(はや)めに suggests being prudently early or giving oneself extra time, rather than extremely early.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 早(はや)めに出(で)る/出発(しゅっぱつ)する (leave early)
  • 早(はや)めに予約(よやく)する (book early)
  • 早(はや)めに寝(ね)る (go to bed early)
  • 早(はや)めに準備(じゅんび)する (prepare early)

Related Words

Related: 速(はや)い／早(はや)い
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Added 2026.1.11 21:30 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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