VocabJLPT N1
early on
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. early on
  2. 2. earlier on
This phrase means "from early on" or "since an early time," used to express that something began or was true from a point well in advance. For example, it can describe someone who arrived early or who developed an interest in something from a young age.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Getting sleepy this early… maybe I'm just getting old.

Sentence 2

My mind has been sharp since early this morning — I'm getting so much done!

Sentence 3

Please rest assured that reception opens early.

Sentence 4

My cat won't stop pestering me for food this early — so annoying!

Sentence 5

The president had set his sights on overseas expansion early on.