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VocabJLPT N3

speed

Noun

Definitions

1. speed

This katakana loanword means "speed" and is used to describe how fast something or someone is moving. It appears in everyday contexts like driving, sports, and internet connections, and is also used figuratively to describe the pace of work or progress.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It picked up more speed than I expected — I was a little scared!

Sentence 2

Everyone was amazed by the speed she works at.

Sentence 3

I wonder why the processing speed suddenly dropped.

Sentence 4

Halfway through, I slowed down and took in the scenery.

Sentence 5

Since when did the pace of growth get so fast?