Kanji for "Early"

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "early". The most popular choice is shown first.

Top pick

near, early, akin, tantamount

Reading: kin

7 strokes

View details →

Related kanji for "early"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for early?

The most common kanji for "early" is 近, read as kin. It means near, early, akin. Related kanji: 早 (early), 晨 (early), 宵 (early night).

How many strokes does 近 have?

近 has 7 strokes.