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Kanji for Swift
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “swift”: 迅、疾. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
迅
swift
Swift as the wind.
6 strokes On reading ジン (jin) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: swift, fast
Readings used for names on Nazuke: jin
疾
swift
Swift as the wind; the first strike.
10 strokes On reading シツ (shitsu) Kun reading はやい (hayai) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: rapidly
Readings used for names on Nazuke: shitsu
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