早退（そうたい）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: leaving early
Example sentences
- 気分が悪くて、早退させてもらった。 — I wasn't feeling well, so I was allowed to leave early.
- 用事があるので、今日は早退する。 — I have something to take care of, so I'll leave early today.
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