noun, adverb
early morning before dawn
Archaic word for the time just before daybreak. Found in classical literature and poetry; not used in modern everyday speech.
朝まだき、まだ暗いうちに旅立った。
In the early morning, while it was still dark, I set out on my journey.
古典の和歌には「朝まだき」という言葉がよく出てくる。
The word 'asamadaki' often appears in classical waka poetry.