How to say 'Fast' in Japanese | 速い

word

Meaning

Fast

Reading

Kanji

速Quick

Explanation

The Japanese adjective '速い (はやい)' means 'fast'. This adjective is used to describe something that moves, happens, or is done quickly. It can refer to physical speed, such as a fast car or runner, or to the speed of an action or process. For example: The train is fast「電車は速い」(でんしゃははやい). He runs fast「彼は速く走る」(かれははやくはしる). It's important to note that '速い' is often used to describe the speed of movement or action, while '早い (はやい)' is used to describe something happening early in time. However, both are pronounced the same way and can sometimes be confused.

Part Of Speech

adjective

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2756

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting