速い
はやい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Fast / Quick
Examples
新幹線は速いです。
The Shinkansen is fast.
📖 How to Use
「速い」is an adjective meaning "Fast / Quick." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「速い」is read as「はやい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「速い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「速い」mean in Japanese?+
「速い」means "Fast / Quick". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「速い」?+
「速い」is read as「はやい」.
Is 「速い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「速い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「速い」?+
新幹線は速いです。 — The Shinkansen is fast.
Practice 「速い」 with spaced repetition