スイスイ
Meanings
1
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
lightly and smoothly; swiftly; glidingly
Describes physical movement that is light, smooth, and effortless, like gliding or swimming easily.
He swam smoothly through the pool.
A bird is gliding lightly through the sky.
2
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Used for tasks, problems, or progress that goes smoothly without obstacles.
The work progressed smoothly.
He solved the difficult problem easily.
Usage patterns
- スイスイ（と）泳ぐto swim smoothly and swiftly
The fish were swimming smoothly through the water.
- スイスイ（と）自転車で走るto ride a bicycle smoothly and swiftly
He rode his bicycle smoothly through the narrow street.
- 〈事〉がスイスイ（と）進むfor a task or matter to progress smoothly without obstacles
The preparations went well, and the work progressed smoothly.
- 〈事〉がスイスイ（と）解けるfor problems or questions to be solved easily one after another
Even the difficult problems were solved with ease.