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JLPT N1no-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

早そう期き

souki

early, at an early stage

Example sentences

  1. その事件じけんの早期そうき解決かいけつを期待きたいする。

    We expect an early settlement of the affair.

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  2. トムのお父とうさんは、早期そうき退職たいしょくしました。

    Tom’s father retired early.

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  3. それでも、早期そうきの退職たいしょくを選択せんたくする人ひとは多おおい。

    Nevertheless, many are choosing early retirement.

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Kanji in 早期

  • 早early; fastOnソウ・サッKunはやい・はや・はや-
  • 期period; timeOnキ・ゴ

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