speed in Japanese
speed in Japanese is 速さ, 速度, 速力 — speed means how fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
speed in Japanese
速さ
Pronounced: hayasa
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
速度
Pronounced: sokudo
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
速度
Pronounced: sokudo
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
速力
Pronounced: sokuryoku
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
速い
Pronounced: hayai
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
What does "speed" mean?
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noun How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
"Drivers must reduce their speed near the school gates."
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noun Amphetamine, especially used as an illegal stimulant drug.
"The nurse explained that speed is an illegal drug and very risky."
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verb To go fast, or to drive faster than the legal limit.
"The cyclist sped down the hill without touching the brakes."
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speed in a sentence
- Drivers must reduce their speed near the school gates.
- The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour.
- The nurse explained that speed is an illegal drug and very risky.
- He told the group how speed had harmed his health.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "speed" in Japanese?
"speed" in Japanese is 速さ, 速度, 速力. speed means: How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
How do you pronounce 速さ?
"speed" in Japanese is 速さ, pronounced "hayasa".
How do you use "speed" in a sentence?
Example: "Drivers must reduce their speed near the school gates." In Japanese, "speed" is 速さ, 速度, 速力.
Are there other ways to say "speed" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "speed": 速さ, 速度, 速力, 速い.
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