早々
Meanings
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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes doing something ahead of time or without delay; often used when someone acts before others or before the expected time.
He arrived at the venue early.
Thank you for your prompt reply.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉て早々as soon as one does 〈動詞〉
The phone rang as soon as I got home.
- 〈時〉早々right at the start of 〈時〉
Right at the start of the new year, there was a big earthquake.
- 早々に〈動詞〉to do 〈動詞〉promptly/without delay
He left the venue promptly.