一ひと足あし早はやい

expression, i-adjective

slightly early; a step ahead

Describes something happening a little earlier than expected or ahead of others. Often used for seasonal events, departures, or actions taken before the usual time.

• 今年ことしは一ひと足あし早はやい春はるの訪おとずれを感かんじる。

  This year, I feel the arrival of spring a little earlier than usual.

• 彼かれは一ひと足あし早はやく会かい場じょうを後あとにした。

  He left the venue a step ahead of everyone else.