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秒速

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 秒速

ょうそく
Noun
Freq #39616
1

speed per second; velocity per second

Examples
光の速度は秒速およそ186,000マイルである。
The velocity of light is about 186,000 miles per second.
2

instant; moment; a few seconds

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1015
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

second (1/60 minute)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ビョウ
9 strokes
Frequency: 576
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

quick
fast

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はや.い
はや-
はや.める
すみ.やか
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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