Phrase lesson
How do you say "Which one is the fastest?" in Japanese?
Which one is the fastest?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
いちばんはやいのはどれですか
いちばん はやいの は / どれ ですか
ichiban hayai no wa / dore desu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use いちばんはやいのはどれですか (ichiban hayai no wa dore desu ka) when you have several route or train options and want the fastest one.
Chunk or pattern
- This is best learned as a practical comparison question.
いちばんはやいmeans “the fastest.”どれですかasks “which one is it?”
Core words
いちばん: most / number one.はやい: fast.どれ: which one.
Practical note
This is useful when a route app shows multiple options and you want a station staff member to point out the best one.
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