高速
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Noun meaning 'high speed' or 'high gear'. Used in compounds like 『高速道路』 (kousoku douro, 'expressway') or 『高速列車』 (kousoku ressha, 'high-speed train').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are discussing their commute to work in Tokyo, focusing on transportation options and speed.
高速
こうそく
high speed
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a car on a 'highway' going at high speed — 'high speed' sounds like 'high soo' → 『高速』 (kousoku, 'high speed').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『高速道路』 (kousoku douro, 'expressway') is commonly used for toll highways where vehicles travel at high speeds, and 『高速』 (kousoku) often appears in contexts like trains or internet connections.
Forms
Base: 高速Noun meaning 'high speed' or 'high gear'. Used in compounds like 『高速道路』 (kousoku douro, 'expressway') or 『高速列車』 (kousoku ressha, 'high-speed train').