Moji Ninja速 — fast; quick
速 means “fast; quick”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 10 strokes. On'yomi: ソク (soku). Kun'yomi: はや(い) (hayai), すみ(やか) (sumiyaka). You'll see it in words such as 速やか (sumiyaka, “quick; speedy”).
速
- Meaning
- fast; quick
- On'yomi
- ソク (soku)
- Kun'yomi
- はや(い) (hayai), すみ(やか) (sumiyaka)
- Strokes
- 10
- Level
- JLPT N3 · set Qualities 4
How to remember 速
A bundle (束) flying down the road (辶): fast.
Sounds like 束: both read ソク.
Parts: 束 bundle · 辶 road
Words with 速
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 速やか | すみやか sumiyaka kun | quick; speedy |
| 速さ | はやさ hayasa kun | speed; velocity |
| 速い | はやい hayai kun | fast; quick |
Don't confuse it with
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