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素早い

素速い

Reading

Kana: すばやい
Romaji: subayai
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Definitions

1

fast; quick; prompt; nimble; agile

2

quick (to understand); sharp (judgement)

Kanji

Readings: ソ、 ス、 もと
Meanings: elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
Readings: ソウ、 サッ、 はや.い、 はや、 はや-、 はや.まる、 はや.める、 さ-
Meanings: early, fast
Readings: ソク、 はや.い、 はや-、 はや.める、 すみ.やか
Meanings: quick, fast

Example Sentences

リスは(うご)きがすばやい。
➥Squirrels are quick of movement.
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すばやく問題(もんだい)対処(たいしょ)する。
➥Be prompt in dealing with the problem.
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彼女(かのじょ)はすばやく(ふく)()た。
➥She dressed herself quickly.
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仕事(しごと)素早(すばや)くしなさい。
➥Do your work quickly.
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まばたきのように素早(すばや)い。
➥As quick as a wink.
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すばやく(かれ)階段(かいだん)()りた。
➥Quickly he got down the stairs.
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