速さ
Meanings
1
Refers to how fast something moves or happens. Often used with 速さ.
This car's speed exceeds 200 kilometers per hour.
I'm amazed at the speed of his work.
2
earliness
Refers to how early something occurs. Typically written as 早さ.
No one beats him when it comes to how early he arrives at work.
The earliness of this year's rainy season onset is record-breaking.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の速さでat the speed of ~
He ran at an amazing speed.
- 〈事〉の早さthe quickness/earliness of ~
I was surprised by how quickly he made his decision.
- 速さを競うto compete in speed
The athletes competed in speed.
- 速さを増すto increase in speed
The car gradually increased its speed.