Japanese word

ペース

Pronunciation

Romajipēsu

Meaning

  • nounpace

Example

私は自分のペースで歩きます。watashi wa ji bun no pē su de aru ki ma su

I walk at my own pace.

Illustration for ペース (pace)

More examples

最初からペースを上げると、後で疲れます。sai sho ka ra pē su o a ge ru to ato de tsuka re ma su

If you pick up the pace from the beginning, you will get tired later.

Core concept

Refers to the rate at which an activity proceeds, often suggesting a rhythm that can be maintained or adjusted.

Common phrases

  • ペースを上げるpē su o a ge ru

    pick up the pace

  • ペースを落とすpē su o o to su

    slow your pace

  • 一定のペースit tei no pē su

    a steady pace

Similar words

速度sokudo: The rate at which something moves, measured by the distance covered in a given time.
テンポtenpo: The speed and regular rhythm at which an activity proceeds.

Definition in Japanese

物事を進める速さや、行動を続ける調子。mono goto o susu me ru haya sa ya kō dō o tsuzu ke ru chō shi

Word origin

ペース (pēsu, "pace") is a loanword from English pace, which comes through Old French pas from Latin passus, "step".

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, pace often describes the rate of walking or running, while speed applies more broadly to movement and other processes.

Other meanings

  • speednoun

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