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Japanese word
クイック
Pronunciation
Romajikuikku
Meaning
- nounquick attack
Example
セッターがクイックを上げます。se ttā ga ku i kku o a ge ma su
The setter sets up a quick attack.
More examples
セッターのトスが低いと、クイックを合わせにくいです。se ttā no to su ga hiku i to ku i kku o a wa se ni ku i de su
When the setter's toss is low, it is hard to time a quick attack.
Core concept
Describes a fast volleyball attack in which the hitter meets a low set before the opposing block can form.
Common phrases
クイックを上げるku i kku o a ge ru
set up a quick attack
クイックに入るku i kku ni hai ru
run a quick attack
Similar words
速攻sokkō: A fast volleyball attack made before the opposing block is ready.
Definition in Japanese
セッターが上げた低く速いトスを、相手のブロックが整う前に打つ攻撃。se ttā ga a ge ta hiku ku haya i to su o ai te no bu ro kku ga totono u mae ni u tsu kō geki
Word origin
The noun クイック (kuikku) is borrowed from English quick, meaning "fast", and is a shortened Japanese volleyball term for a quick attack.
Usage tips
- English volleyball commonly distinguishes a quick set from a quick attack, which helps explain why クイック (kuikku) may require the fuller phrase quick attack in translation.