English–Japanese

“running fast” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikakeashi

Example

駅まで駆け足で行きます。eki ma de ka ke ashi de i ki ma su

I run to the station.

Illustration for 駆け足 (running fast)

How to say “running fast” in Japanese

“Running fast” in Japanese is 駆け足 (kakeashi).

Expresses the idea of using one's feet in a quick, hurried movement rather than proceeding at a normal walking pace.

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

Example sentences with 駆け足

この本では、日本の歴史を駆け足で紹介しています。ko no hon de wa nihon no reki shi o ka ke ashi de shō kai shi te i ma su

This book gives a quick overview of Japanese history.

Tips for using 駆け足

  • Japanese uses 駆け足 (kakeashi) in expressions such as 駆け足で説明する (kakeashi de setsumei suru) when a speaker covers something rapidly and briefly.

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