English–Japanese

“nimble” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoすばしっこい (subashikkoi)

Pronunciation

Romajikeikai

Example

選手の動きは軽快です。sen shu no ugo ki wa kei kai de su

The athlete's movements are nimble.

Illustration for 軽快 (nimble)

How to say “nimble” in Japanese

“Nimble” in Japanese is 軽快 (keikai).

Expresses a lively quality in which actions move smoothly and quickly without seeming forced.

Full entry for 軽快: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 軽快

司会者は軽快に話します。shi kai sha wa kei kai ni hana shi ma su

The host speaks briskly.

Tips for using 軽快

  • In Japanese, 軽快 (keikai) can describe a tune or rhythm that feels brisk and buoyant, not only a person's movements.

Other Japanese words for “nimble”

猫はすばしっこいです。neko wa su ba shi kko i de su

The cat is nimble.

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