JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
速 — quick
- Reading
- ソク・はや.い・はや\~・はや.める・すみ.やか
- Meaning
- quick; fast
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
速 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ソク・はや.い・はや\~・はや.める・すみ.やか and it means quick; fast. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
速 appears in everyday japanese words such as 迅速 (quick), 加速 (acceleration) and 早速 (at once).
Japanese words containing 速
Frequently asked questions
What does 速 mean in Japanese?
速 means quick; fast in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 速 read?
速 is read ソク・はや.い・はや\~・はや.める・すみ.やか. Reading it inside real words — 迅速 and 加速 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 速 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 速 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 速 in a word?
A common word containing 速 is 迅速 (じんそく) — "quick". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 速 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 速 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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