Vocab Info

N1 I-adjective

素早(すばや)fast, quick, prompt, nimble, agile, quick (to understand), sharp (judgement)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. I-adjective

      1.

      quick, swift, nimble, agile

    2. I-adjective

      2.

      quick (understanding, judgement, etc.), alert, prompt

    All Forms

    素早い 【すばやい】素速い 【すばやい】す早い 【すばやい】す速い 【すばやい】

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    Examples

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      子供(こども)動作(どうさ)はとても素早(すばや)です。

      The movements of the child are very quick. {fast, quick, prompt, nimble, agile, quick (to understand), sharp (judgement)}

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      部長(ぶちょう)には素早(すばや)判断(はんだん)(もと)められます。

      The department head is required to make quick decisions. {fast, quick, prompt, nimble, agile, quick (to understand), sharp (judgement)}

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      警察官(けいさつかん)たちが事件(じけん)現場(げんば)素早(すばや)処理(しょり)しました。

      The police officers quickly processed the crime scene. {fast, quick, prompt, nimble, agile, quick (to understand), sharp (judgement)}

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      素早(すばや)着替(きが)えを()まさなければ、隊長(たいちょう)(おこ)られるだろう。

      If you don't change clothes quickly, you'll probably get scolded by the captain. {fast, quick, prompt, nimble, agile, quick (to understand), sharp (judgement)}

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      普段(ふだん)返信(へんしん)(おそ)(ちち)から素早(すばや)反応(はんのう)(かえ)ってきたとあって、(おどろ)きました。

      I was surprised when I received a quick response from my father, who usually takes a long time to reply. {fast, quick, prompt, nimble, agile, quick (to understand), sharp (judgement)}

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