Japanese dictionary
How to say "fast" in Japanese
速いはやい · hayai
"Fast" meaning speed is 速い (hayai). Early or quick in time is 早い, also read hayai.
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Ways to say "fast" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 速いはやい · hayai | Fast (speed). |
| 早いはやい · hayai | Early; quick (time). |
| 急行きゅうこう · kyūkō | Express (train). |
| 断食だんじき · danjiki | Fast; fasting (not eating). |
How to use it
"Faster, please" is もう少し速く (mō sukoshi hayaku).
The adverb form is 速く (hayaku): 速く走る (run fast).
Example sentences
- 新幹線はとても速いです。Shinkansen wa totemo hayai desu.The bullet train is very fast.
- 返事が早くて助かります。Henji ga hayakute tasukarimasu.Thank you for the quick reply.
- 彼は仕事が速いです。Kare wa shigoto ga hayai desu.He works fast.
- 急行に乗れば二十分で着きます。Kyūkō ni noreba nijuppun de tsukimasu.If you take the express, you'll get there in twenty minutes.
- このパソコンは速いです。Kono pasokon wa hayai desu.This computer is fast.
- もう少しゆっくり話してください。速すぎます。Mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite kudasai. Hayasugimasu.Please speak a bit more slowly. It's too fast.
Questions
What is the difference between 速い and 早い?
Both are read hayai. 速い means fast in speed. 早い means early or soon in time.
How do you say "Please speak slowly" in Japanese?
Say ゆっくり話してください (yukkuri hanashite kudasai).
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