353.速

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速

1. Meaning and Reading

  • fast, quick, speed
  • Onyomi : そく
  • Kunyomi : はやい, すみやか

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 束 : tie
  • 辶 : road

From the image of tying shoelaces tightly (束) and moving quickly along a road (辶), symbolizing 'fast'.

速 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

速い はやい
fast, quick

This car is fast.

高速 こうそく
high speed

Run at high speed.

速やか すみやか
prompt, swift

Respond promptly.