English–Japanese
“rush” in Japanese
How to say “rush” in Japanese
“Rush” in Japanese is 急かす (sekasu). 急かす can also mean “hurry”.
Describes urging someone to move or respond quickly instead of allowing them to proceed at their own pace.
Example sentences with 急かす
朝、母は私を急かします。asa haha wa watashi o se ka shi ma su
In the morning, my mother hurries me.
店員は客を急かさず、ゆっくり話を聞きました。ten in wa kyaku o se ka sa zu yu kku ri hanashi o ki ki ma shi ta
The clerk did not rush the customer and listened patiently.
Tips for using 急かす
- In classroom Japanese, 急かす (sekasu) can describe a teacher urging a student to finish or move faster, rather than the student hurrying independently.
Other Japanese words for “rush”
発売直後、注文が殺到しました。hatsu bai choku go chū mon ga sat tō shi ma shi ta
Orders flooded in right after the release.
朝のラッシュは大変です。asa no ra sshu wa tai hen de su
The morning rush is tough.