早はや

adverb

already; now; by this time

Adverbial use indicating that something has happened sooner than expected or by the current moment. Often used in expressions like 早くも.

• 早はやくも桜さくらが咲さき始はじめた。

  The cherry blossoms have already started blooming.

• 彼かれは早はやくも帰かえってしまった。

  He has already gone home.

noun, used as a prefix, noun, used as a suffix, noun

quick; early; fast; rapid

Used as a prefix, suffix, or standalone noun to indicate speed or earliness. Common in compounds like 早口 (fast speech) or 早起き (early rising).

• 早はや口くちで話はなさないでください。

  Please don't speak quickly.

• 明日あしたは早はやいので、もう寝ねます。

  I have an early start tomorrow, so I'm going to bed now.