English–Japanese

“high-speed” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōsoku

Example

この電車は高速で走ります。ko no den sha wa kō soku de hashi ri ma su

This train runs at high speed.

Illustration for 高速 (high-speed)

How to say “high-speed” in Japanese

“High-speed” in Japanese is 高速 (kōsoku).

Describes movement or operation at a speed greater than usual.

Full entry for 高速: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 高速

高速な回線なら、動画もすぐに見られます。kō soku na kai sen na ra dō ga mo su gu ni mi ra re ma su

With a high-speed connection, you can watch videos right away.

Tips for using 高速

  • In simple conversation, 速い (hayai) is usually more natural for saying that something is fast, while 高速 (kōsoku) is common in technical descriptions and signs.

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