Japanese word

ピッチ

Pronunciation

Romajipitchi

Meaning

  • nounpace

Example

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.

Illustration for ピッチ (pace)

More examples

無理のないピッチで練習を続けます。mu ri no na i pi tchi de ren shū o tsuzu ke ma su

I continue practicing at a manageable pace.

Core concept

It describes the tempo at which work or another activity moves forward.

Common phrases

  • ピッチを上げるpi tchi o a ge ru

    increase the pace

  • ピッチを落とすpi tchi o o to su

    slow the pace

  • 一定のピッチit tei no pi tchi

    a steady pace

Similar words

ペースpēsu: The rate at which a person or activity proceeds.
進度shindo: The rate at which work or study is completed.
テンポtenpo: The speed at which an activity or conversation proceeds.

Definition in Japanese

仕事や活動が進む速さ。shi goto ya katsu dō ga susu mu haya sa

Word origin

The noun ピッチ (pitchi, "pace") comes from English pitch, which can describe the rate or level at which an activity develops.

Usage tips

  • In the English expression at a fever pitch, pitch means an extremely intense level, while Japanese ピッチ (pitchi, "pace") commonly marks the rate of progress.

Other meanings

  • ratenoun
  • speednoun

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