早め

early, earlier than usual, on the early side

早 fast; quick + め you ...
noun Rare #43,759
early, earlier than usual, on the early side Often used before の or に to mean earlier than usual or a little early.
JA: 今日は早めに帰ります。
EN: I’ll head home a little early today.

早めのプレゼントだ

It’s an early present.

— オッペンハイマー (2023)

少し早めのランチでね

We had lunch a little early.

— ラブ・アクチュアリー (2003)

今日は早めの出勤だ

I have to get to work early today.

— エリート・スクワッド (2007)

早め?

A little early?

— アバウト・タイム ~愛おしい時間について~ (2013)