English–Japanese

“pace” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoピッチ (pitchi) · ペース (pēsu)

Pronunciation

Romajitenpo

Example

会話のテンポが速いです。kai wa no te n po ga haya i de su

The pace of the conversation is fast.

Illustration for テンポ (pace)

How to say “pace” in Japanese

“Pace” in Japanese is テンポ (tenpo).

Describes the speed and rhythmic flow that determines how an activity or conversation feels as it progresses.

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

Example sentences with テンポ

発表では、内容に合わせて話すテンポを変えます。hap pyō de wa nai yō ni a wa se te hana su te n po o ka e ma su

In a presentation, I change my speaking pace to match the content.

Tips for using テンポ

  • In Japanese conversation, テンポ (tenpo) often refers to the flow created by the timing of turns and pauses, not only to speed.

Other Japanese words for “pace”

作業のピッチを上げます。sa gyō no pi tchi o a ge ma su

I increase my work pace.

私は自分のペースで歩きます。watashi wa ji bun no pē su de aru ki ma su

I walk at my own pace.

“pace” in other languages