How to say 'Speed' in Japanese | 速さ

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The Japanese word for Speed is 'Hayasa', written as 速さ in Japanese.'Speed' in hiragana is はやさ.

word

速さ

Meaning

Speed

Reading

はやさ

hayasa

Kanji

速Quick

Explanation

The Japanese noun '速さ (はやさ)' means 'speed'. It refers to the rate at which something moves or operates. This word is often used in contexts involving motion, such as vehicles, athletes, or processes. For example: The speed of the car is impressive「車の速さがすごい」(くるまのはやさがすごい). The speed of light is constant「光の速さは一定だ」(ひかりのはやさはいっていだ). It can also be used metaphorically to describe the pace of events or changes, such as 'the speed of technological advancement'.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1109

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 速さ

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

速

Meaning

Quick

Hiragana in the Word 速さ

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

さ

Reading

Words Related to 速さ Through the Kanji 速

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 速 as well.

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速達

Meaning

Express

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速い

Meaning

Fast

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速度

Meaning

Speed

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急速

Meaning

Rapid

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高速道路

Meaning

Highway

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時速

Meaning

Speed

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全速力

Meaning

Full speed

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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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迅速

Meaning

Quick

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What does 'Hayasa' (速さ) mean?

'Hayasa' means 'Speed' .

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