# 速 fast

(motion) + 束 (bundle of sticks)
★★★★☆
10 strokes
DUPE

## Onyomi

SOKU | Your Mama runs faster in SOCKS than in shoes (because she doesn't know how to tie laces).

## Mnemonic

| The bundle of sticks moves fast when it rolls downhill.

## Kunyomi

はや*い | fast speed ★★★★☆
すみ＊やか ( に ) | like 早速, but emphasizes finishing something quickly, rather than STARTING it immediately. Usually used in an office - give this document or procedure top priority! NP ★☆☆☆☆

## Jukugo

早速(さっそく) xxxしろ！ | do XXX immediately! ★★☆☆☆ FP 1/2 KANA 早 (early) + 速 (fast) = 早速 (do XXX immediately!)
速度(そくど) | speed ★☆☆☆☆ 速 (fast) + 度 (times) = 速度 (speed)

## Synonyms

do it fast! 早速 速やか 急いで
fast 速い 早い