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top speed; maximum speed
The highest speed achievable by a vehicle, machine, or person. Often used as a performance specification for vehicles or athletes.
この車の最高速は時速250キロだ。
The top speed of this car is 250 km/h.
新幹線の最高速は時速320キロメートルだ。
The Shinkansen's top speed is 320 kilometers per hour.
彼は100メートル走での最高速を更新した。
He broke his personal best top speed in the 100-meter dash.
Compound of 最高 (maximum; highest) + 速 (speed). Often followed by 度 to form 最高速度 (maximum speed), which is the more complete form.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 最高速度: maximum speed (full form with 度)
- 最高速記録: top speed record
- 最高速に達する: to reach top speed
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 制限速度: speed limit — the legal maximum speed on a road
- 平均速度: average speed