Translation guide
Describes moving, acting, or progressing at a fast speed. In Japanese, this is expressed through various adjectives, adverbs, and verbs depending on whether you mean physical speed, tempo, or rate of progress.
Describing someone or something moving quickly on foot.
General adjective for 'fast' or 'quick'. Can describe walking pace, running speed, etc.
He walks at a quick pace.
Please run faster.
Literally 'legs are fast', meaning someone is a fast walker or runner.
She's a fast walker, isn't she?
A hurried or quick pace, often implying rushing.
I headed to the station at a quick pace.
A brisk walk, faster than normal but not running.
I walked a lap around the park at a brisk pace.
Describing music, speech, or activities that have a quick beat or flow.
Literally 'tempo is fast', used for music, speech, or any rhythmic activity.
This song has a quick pace.
He speaks at such a quick pace that I can't keep up.
Direct translation of 'quick pace', often used for work or progress.
We're working at a quick pace.
Loanword meaning 'high pace', common in sports or business contexts.
Describing how quickly something advances, such as a project, learning, or growth.
Both read はやい. 速い is used for speed (fast pace), while 早い is used for time (early). For 'quick pace', always use 速い.
Walk at a quick pace.
Wake up early.
The game proceeded at a quick pace.
The class pace is quick and it's tough.
急速なペースで技術が進歩している。
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace.