すばしっこい

i-adjective

quick; nimble; agile

Describes physical quickness and light-footed movement, often with a nuance of restlessness or clever dodging.

• あの子こはすばしっこくて、捕つかまえるのが大たい変へんだ。

  That kid is so quick and nimble, it's hard to catch him.

• 猫ねこはすばしっこい動うごきでネズミを捕つかまえた。

  The cat caught the mouse with agile movements.

i-adjective

sharp; shrewd; quick-witted

Refers to mental sharpness, cleverness, or street smarts; often implies a crafty or resourceful nature.

• 彼かれはすばしっこいから、騙だまされないよ。

  He's shrewd, so he won't be fooled.

• すばしっこい商しょう人にんはすぐに儲もうけ話ばなしを見みつける。

  A sharp merchant quickly finds a way to make money.