早退(そうたい)

そうたい
noun, suru verb
leaving early
1. leaving early
Leaving school or work before the scheduled end time, typically with permission.
体調(たいちょう)が悪(わる)くて早退(そうたい)した。
I left early because I wasn't feeling well.
今日(きょう)は早退(そうたい)させてください。
Please let me leave early today.
早退(そうたい)届(とどけ)を出(だ)す。
To submit an early-leave form.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 早退(そうたい)する: to leave early
  • 早退(そうたい)届(とどけ): early-leave notification
  • 早退(そうたい)を許可(きょか)する: to approve leaving early
  • 早退(そうたい)の理由(りゆう): reason for leaving early

CONTRAST:

  • 遅刻(ちこく): arriving late
  • 欠勤(けっきん): absence from work
  • 欠席(けっせき): absence from school/meeting

CONTEXT:
Used in both school and workplace settings.

Related Words

Contrast: 遅刻(ちこく) (arriving late)
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Added 2026.1.16 18:46 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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