Meaning

Primary

Fast

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

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

Reading

はやい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

  • スピードが速い

    speed is fast

    足が速い

    to be quick on one's feet

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