Translation guide
The English word 'sprint' can refer to a short, fast run, a burst of speed in a race, or a brief period of intense effort. In Japanese, different words and phrases are used depending on the context.
To run at top speed for a short distance, as in athletics or casual running.
A noun meaning 'full-speed dash' or 'sprint'. Often used in sports contexts.
He sprinted on the final straight.
A casual verb phrase meaning 'to dash' or 'to sprint'. Very common in everyday speech.
I sprinted to the station.
Literally 'short-distance running', used for sprinting events in track and field.
He is good at sprinting.
The loanword 'sprint', used mainly in sports contexts like cycling or track.
To suddenly accelerate to maximum speed, especially near the end of a race.
To work very hard for a short time, often to finish a task. Similar to 'crunch time' or 'push'.
Metaphorically extends the racing term to any final push. Very common in work or study contexts.
I sprinted to finish before the deadline.
Means 'to tackle with full effort'. Not specifically a sprint, but conveys intense, focused work.
Means 'to do in a short, concentrated burst'. Describes a sprint-like work style.
Let's sprint through this task.
全力疾走 is a formal noun for a full-speed run, often used in sports. ダッシュする is a casual verb for dashing or sprinting short distances. スプリント is a loanword used mainly in specific sports like track cycling or as a training term.
ラストスパート is very commonly used metaphorically for the final push in work or study, not just sports. It's a natural way to say 'sprint to the finish' in a project.
The runner sprinted the last 100 meters.
I practiced sprinting.
A noun meaning 'final sprint' or 'last spurt'. Often used in sports commentary.
His final sprint was amazing.
I sprinted on this project.