速: the kanji for fast; speed
速 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means fast; speed. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
速 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
速 has 5 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソク (soku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 速度そくど · sokudo | speed |
| 高速こうそく · kōsoku | high speed |
はやい (hayai)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 速いはやい · hayai | fast |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この道路は速度制限があります。Kono dōro wa sokudo seigen ga arimasu.This road has a speed limit.
- 高速道路を使って移動した。Kōsoku dōro o tsukatte idō shita.I traveled using the highway.
- 彼は走るのがとても速い。Kare wa hashiru no ga totemo hayai.He runs very fast.
- 新幹線は速度が速い。Shinkansen wa sokudo ga hayai.The Shinkansen has a high speed.
- 高速でインターネットが使えます。Kōsoku de intānetto ga tsukaemasu.You can use the internet at high speed.
Questions about 速
How many strokes does 速 have?
速 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 速?
The on readings are soku (ソク). The kun readings are hayai (はやい), hayameru (はやめる), hayamaru (はやまる), sumiyaka (すみやか).
What JLPT level is 速?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 速
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.