速度

• Reading: そくど
• Romaji: sokudo
• Kanji breakdown: 速 (soku/haya) — fast, quick; 度 (do/tabi) — degree, measure, time
• Pronunciation: /so.kɯ.do/

Meaning

Speed; velocity; pace. The rate at which something moves or operates.

A noun used in both everyday and technical contexts. Common compounds include 速度制限 (speed limit), 速度違反 (speeding violation), and 最高速度 (maximum speed). Also used figuratively for internet speed, work pace, and progress.

Examples

1. この道路の速度制限は時速五十キロです。 The speed limit on this road is fifty kilometers per hour.
2. インターネットの速度が遅くて困っている。 I'm having trouble because my internet speed is slow.
3. 速度を落としてください。 Please slow down.

Usage Guide

Context: driving, technology, science

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 速 (fast, quick) and 度 (degree, measure). Together they describe the degree of fastness — a measurable rate of speed.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal