Quick in Japanese

"quick" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

機敏

kibin

機loom, mechanism+敏cleverness, agile

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "quick". The most common choice is shown first.

速

Top pick

quick, fast

Reading: soku

10 strokes · dynamic

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Where it comes from

Composed of advance and bundle. Advancing quickly with bundle.

What it carries

Speed, swift, fast. Represents speed.

Related kanji for "quick"

颯

quick

satsu · powerful, nature

Combines 'wind' (風) with 'stand' (立), representing wind blowing vigorously—dashing appearance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for quick?

The most common kanji for "quick" is 速, read as soku. It means quick, fast. Related kanji: 颯 (quick).

How many strokes does 速 have?

速 has 10 strokes.