運び
Meanings
progress; pace; course of events
Refers to how work, plans, or events proceed, including their pace or course. Often used in somewhat formal or written contexts compared with plain 進み.
The work is progressing faster than expected.
We will check in advance how the meeting will proceed.
Used for the manner in which feet, a brush, or similar things move; common in set-like phrases such as 足の運び and 筆の運び.
The dancer's footwork is very beautiful.
This calligrapher's brush movement is smooth.
stage reached; course leading to; arrangement to do
Formal suffix-like use in announcements and reports, especially 〜する運びとなる, meaning that matters have developed to the point where something will happen.
It has been arranged that we will open a new store next month.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉運びとなるto reach the stage where something will happen; arrangements are made for
The two of them have reached the point of getting married next month.
- 足の運びが〈形容詞〉someone's footwork or way of stepping is (some quality)
His footwork is light and quick.
- 筆の運びが〈形容詞〉the movement of the brush (in calligraphy or painting) is (some quality)
The brushwork in this painting is smooth.
- 〈事〉の運びが早いthe pace at which something progresses is fast
I was surprised at how quickly the negotiations progressed.
- 仕事の運びが〈形容詞〉the way someone handles or carries out their work is (some quality)
He handles his work skillfully.