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速

速 — quick, fast

Learn the correct stroke order for 速 (quick), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 310 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソクsoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はや.いhayai、はや-haya、はや.めるhayameru、すみ.やかsumiyaka
Strokes10
Radical辵
Frequency#576
Meaningsquick, fast

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

加速かそくacceleration; speeding upnoun
快速かいそくhigh speed; rapiditynoun
急速きゅうそくrapid (e.g. progress)na-adjective
減速げんそくdecelerationnoun
高速こうそくhigh-speed; rapid; expressna-adjective
時速じそくspeed (per hour)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 速 (quick) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 速 is #576, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

加速かそく — acceleration; speeding up
快速かいそく — high speed; rapidity
急速きゅうそく — rapid (e.g. progress)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辵)

辺environs込crowded迅swift近near迎welcome返return述mention迫urge

Same reading

数number側side職post息breath束bundle

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 速 have?

The kanji 速 (quick) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 速?

速 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 速 mean?

速 means: quick, fast. On'yomi readings: ソク. Kun'yomi readings: はや.い, はや-, はや.める, すみ.やか.

What JLPT level is 速?

速 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.