early-ripening rice
Only when written 早稲
Specifically refers to rice that matures earlier than the main harvest. Usually written 早稲.
In this region, cultivation of early-ripening rice is common.
early-ripening fruit or grain
Only when written 早生
General term for any fruit or grain that ripens early. Usually written 早生.
precocious person; early bloomer
Only when written 早生
Describes a person who matures physically or mentally earlier than peers. Usually written 早生. Antonym: 奥手 (late bloomer).
Antonyms: 奥手
This peach is an early-ripening variety and can be harvested in June.
He was an early bloomer and seemed mature even in elementary school.
Also means precocious, but is more formal and often used in medical or psychological contexts.
late-growing rice · late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers · late bloomer; late developer
Standard kanji spelling, especially for early-ripening rice. High news frequency.
Kana spelling used when the kanji distinction is not needed or in casual writing.
Preferred spelling for early-ripening fruit/grain and for a precocious person.
Compound of 早 (early) and 稲 (rice plant) or 生 (growth/life). The spelling 早稲 is specific to rice, while 早生 is used for other crops and the metaphorical sense of early maturity.