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速
速 (readings: そく, はや; Japanese kanji) means “fast / speed”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 速度 (speed).
What does 速 mean?
| Kanji | 速 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | fast / speed |
| Readings | そく, はや |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 速
速 is read そく or はや depending on the word.
Example words with 速
| Example | 速度 (speed) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14