English–Japanese

“rapid” in Japanese

Japanese

Also急速 (kyūsoku)

Pronunciation

Romajikyūgeki

Example

気温の変化は急激です。ki on no hen ka wa kyū geki de su

The change in temperature is rapid.

Illustration for 急激 (rapid)

How to say “rapid” in Japanese

“Rapid” in Japanese is 急激 (kyūgeki).

Expresses a strong shift or movement that happens with great speed.

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

Example sentences with 急激

人口が急激に増えています。jin kō ga kyū geki ni fu e te i ma su

The population is increasing rapidly.

Tips for using 急激

  • 急激 (kyūgeki) often appears in discussions of weather, the economy, and daily conditions when a situation changes quickly.

Other Japanese words for “rapid”

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急速

kyūsoku

na-adjectiverapid

都市は急速に変化しています。to shi wa kyū soku ni hen ka shi te i ma su

The city is changing rapidly.

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