早期

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 早期 is read as そうき and means an early stage or early point in time.
• Basic usage: It modifies a noun in 早期解決 and works adverbially with に in 早期に発見する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Seeking an early resolution
  • 早期解決 means resolving the problem at an early stage. Example: 問題の早期解決に向けて担当者が集まった。
• Detecting damage early
  • 早期に発見する means finding the building damage before it progresses. Example: 建物の傷みを早期に発見できれば修理しやすい。