早々
Meanings
1
noun, used as a suffix, noun, adverb
as soon as; just after; immediately after
Attached to the continuative form of a verb or a noun to mean 'right after doing/being ...'. Often used in formal or written contexts.
As soon as I returned to my country, I started a new job.
Immediately after joining the company, I was put in charge of a big project.
2
Used adverbially, often as 早々に, to indicate doing something without delay or earlier than expected.
Since a problem occurred, we dealt with it promptly.
He left the office early.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉て早々right after doing ~
Just after I arrived at the office, the phone rang.
- 早々に〈動詞〉to do ~ promptly, without delay
He gave me a reply promptly.
- 早々に立ち去るto leave promptly / hastily
She left hastily without even greeting anyone.