Fast in Japanese
"fast" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "fast". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
early, fast
Reading: sou
6 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of sun and ten. Before sun fully rises.
What it carries
Early morning, immediately, early stage. Represents advancement in time.
Related kanji for "fast"
fast
soku · dynamic
Composed of advance and bundle. Advancing quickly with bundle.
fast
jin · dynamic
Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing quickly.
fast
shou · powerful, dynamic
Composed of hand and phonetic. Catching quickly with hand.
fast learner(also: wise)
sou · wisdom, dynamic
Composed of ear and phonetic. Ear being wise.
a fast person(also: a good horse, speed)
shun · nature, dynamic
Composed of horse and phonetic. Excellent horse.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for fast?
The most common kanji for "fast" is 早, read as sou. It means early, fast. Related kanji: 速 (fast), 迅 (fast), 捷 (fast), 聡 (fast learner), 駿 (a fast person).
How many strokes does 早 have?
早 has 6 strokes.