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Kanji 迅: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 迅: swift, fast

Key takeaways

Kanji 迅: swift, fast. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

swiftfast

On reading

ジン

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 迅

swift, fast

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

卂 + ⻌

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This kanji combines the image of a bird flying fast (卂) with the radical for movement (⻌). It represents moving as swiftly as a bird in flight, signifying 'swiftness.' It is easily remembered through the word 'shinsok' (迅速).

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ジン
  • 迅速じんそく

    quick / fast / prompt / rapid

Commonly used words

  • 迅速
    じんそく

    quick / fast / prompt / rapid

Example sentences

Example 1

速に問題を解決した。

Translation

They quickly solved the problem.

Example 2

メールの返事が速だった。

Translation

The reply to the email was prompt.

Kanji 迅: swift, fast | Daily Nihongo