briskly; at a quick pace
Describes walking or moving quickly, often with a sense of purpose or urgency.
He headed briskly to the station.
I walked at a quick pace and made it in time for the appointment.
Standard kanji form for this adverb.
Rarely used kanji form; 足早に is preferred.
Compound of 足 (foot) and 早 (fast), with the adverbial particle に. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.