also: はやて
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
Refers to a very strong, fast-moving wind. Can be used in meteorological contexts (fresh breeze on the Beaufort scale) or figuratively for swift action.
As the typhoon approached, the coastal area was hit by gale-force winds.
彼は疾風のように走り去った。
He dashed away like the wind.
A gale was blowing on the mountaintop.
He appeared and vanished as swiftly as a gale.
Rare kanji spelling for はやて. Not commonly used.