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A4 Noun, No-adjective

電光(でんこう)石火(せっか)lightning speed

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    1. Noun, No-adjective

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      flash, instant, lightning (speed)

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    電光石火 【でんこうせっか】

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      稲妻(いなづま)(はつ)する閃光(せんこう)電光石火(でんこうせっか)()います。

      The flash emitted by lightning is called a 'flash'.

      電光石火(でんこうせっか)(きわ)めて(みじか)時間(じかん)(れい)えにも使(つか)われている。

      A flash is also used as a metaphor for an extremely short period of time.

      彼女(かのじょ)職人(しょくにん)(わざ)は、まさに電光石火(でんこうせっか)早業(はやわざ)だと()えます。

      Her craftsmanship can truly be said to be a quick skill at lightning speed.

      電光石火(でんこうせっか)でこの仕事(しごと)ができるなんて、天才(てんさい)にもほどがあります。

      Being able to complete this work in an instant is nothing short of genius.

      電光石火(でんこうせっか)のごとく仕事(しごと)をするのは()いが、ミスだらけでは本末転倒(ほんまつてんとう)だ。

      It's good to work at lightning speed, but it's counterproductive if it's full of mistakes.

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