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速い

Fast


Meaning

Fast

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

Just like the meaning of the kanji (fast) this adjective also means fast.


Reading

はやい

Explanation

Remember how 早い means "early"? If you are early to something, it probably means you moved fast to get there. These two words share a reading (and have similar meanings, in a way, as well!).


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 足が速い

    to be quick on one's feet

    スピードが速い

    speed is fast

  • 速いペース

    fast pace

    速いスピード

    fast speed

    速いテンポ

    fast tempo

Context Sentences

うちの兄はクロールで泳ぐのが速い。

My older brother is a fast crawl swimmer.

この車のスピード、さすがに速すぎない?

Isn't this car going too fast?

大谷君は、足も速いし、顔もイケメンだし、投手としても、バッターとしてもパーフェクトなんだよ。

Ohtani is a fast runner, handsome, and he's perfect as a pitcher or a batter.


Kanji Composition