synonym Comparative
急速
VS
迅速
Differences Between "急速" and "迅速"
Option A
急速
Meaning
rapid; sudden; swift; quick
Reading
きゅうそく (kyūsoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この地域は急速に発展している。
This region is developing rapidly.
Option B
迅速
Meaning
rapid, quick, prompt
Reading
じんそく (jinsoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
災害時には迅速な救助活動が求められる。
Prompt rescue operations are required in times of disaster.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(rapid; sudden; swift; quick)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 急速: Usually combined with verbs like 成長する (seichō suru: to grow), 拡大する (kakudai suru: to expand), 進む (susumu: to progress) to indicate a rapid change or development. It's often used in a slightly formal or objective context.
- 迅速: Emphasizes speed and efficiency, often used in formal or business contexts. 素早く、効率的に行動することを強調し、ビジネスや公式な場面でよく使われます。
- 急速: Usually combined with verbs like 成長する (seichō suru: to grow), 拡大する (kakudai suru: to expand), 進む (susumu: to progress) to indicate a rapid change or development. It's often used in a slightly formal or objective context.
- 迅速: Emphasizes speed and efficiency, often used in formal or business contexts. 素早く、効率的に行動することを強調し、ビジネスや公式な場面でよく使われます。
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