Japanese

じんそく
Meaning: swift; rapid; prompt
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

迅
速

Example sentences

A swift response to the accident is required.
被害を最小限にとどめるために、迅速な対応が必要だ。
Rapid response is necessary to keep the damage to a minimum.
彼の迅速な仕事ぶりには、上司も感銘を受けていた
His quick way of working impressed even his boss.
事故現場で、迅速な救命処置が行われた。
Prompt lifesaving measures were performed at the accident scene.
火災の現場に消防隊が迅速に到着した。
The fire brigade arrived quickly at the scene of the fire.

Usage Notes

Describes an action or process that is extremely fast.

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