Translation guide
How to express the sound or action of something moving very fast, or a person who is very skilled at something.
The whistling or buzzing sound made by an object moving quickly through the air.
Onomatopoeia for a sharp, fast whooshing sound, like a bullet or a fast car.
弾が耳元をビュンと通り過ぎた。
A bullet whizzed past my ear.
To move or travel at high speed, often with a buzzing or rushing sound.
Literally 'fly with a whiz', used for anything that moves through the air or space quickly.
車がビュンと走り去った。
The car whizzed away.
A person who is extremely good at something, an expert or ace.
English 'whiz' as a noun for a skilled person does not have a direct onomatopoeic equivalent in Japanese. Use words like 達人, 名人, or 天才 depending on the nuance. Avoid literal translations like ビュンな人, which would be nonsense.
彼はコンピューターの達人だ。
He's a computer whiz.
A whistling sound, like wind or something flying through the air. Often used for a more drawn-out sound.
風がヒューと吹き抜けた。
The wind whizzed through.
A short, sharp hissing or swishing sound, like a quick movement or a spray.
スプレーをシュッと吹きかける。
Spray with a quick whiz.
To move quickly and smoothly, without necessarily implying a sound. More about the swiftness of the action.
彼はさっと部屋を出て行った。
He whizzed out of the room.
To sprint or dash at full speed. More formal/literary, often used in sports or dramatic contexts.
選手がトラックを疾走した。
The athlete whizzed around the track.
A master or expert in a particular skill or art. Conveys deep proficiency.
彼は料理の達人だ。
He's a whiz in the kitchen.
A recognized master, often used in traditional arts, games, or crafts. Slightly more formal than 達人.
将棋の名人
a whiz at shogi