How to say 'Quick' in Japanese | 迅速

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The Japanese word for Quick is 'Jinsoku', written as 迅速 in Japanese.'Quick' in hiragana is じんそく.

word

迅速

Meaning

Quick

Reading

じんそく

jinsoku

Kanji

迅Swift 速Quick

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '迅速 (じんそく)' means 'quick' or 'swift'. It is used to describe actions, processes, or responses that are done with speed and efficiency. This term often carries a positive connotation, implying not just speed but also effectiveness. For example: The response was quick「迅速な対応だった」(じんそくなたいおうだった). The delivery was swift「迅速な配達でした」(じんそくはいたつでした). It is commonly used in formal or professional contexts to praise efficiency.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7144

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 迅速

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

迅

Meaning

Swift

kanji

速

Meaning

Quick

Words Related to 迅速 Through the Kanji 速

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 速 as well.

word

速さ

Meaning

Speed

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速達

Meaning

Express

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速い

Meaning

Fast

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速度

Meaning

Speed

word

急速

Meaning

Rapid

word

高速道路

Meaning

Highway

word

時速

Meaning

Speed

word

全速力

Meaning

Full speed

word

早速

Meaning

Promptly

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高速

Meaning

Highway

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速達便

Meaning

Express

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加速

Meaning

Acceleration

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What does 'Jinsoku' (迅速) mean?

'Jinsoku' means 'Quick' .

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