N3
そうたい (sōtai)
早退
leaving early (from work/school)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to leaving work or school before the official closing time. It is a noun and often used with the verb する (suru) to form '早退する' (to leave early).
📝 Example Sentences
体調が悪かったので、会社を早退しました。
I left work early because I wasn't feeling well.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "早退"!
彼は急用ができたため、授業を_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 授業が終わる前に帰ることを「早退」と言います。
English: Leaving before class ends is called 'sōtai'.
English: Leaving before class ends is called 'sōtai'.
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