synonym Comparative
すばしっこい
VS
俊敏
Differences Between "すばしっこい" and "俊敏"
Option A
すばしっこい
Meaning
quick-footed, agile, nimble
Reading
すばしっこい (subashikkoi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
あの猫はとてもすばしっこい。
That cat is very nimble.
Option B
俊敏
Meaning
quick-witted, agile, sharp, nimble
Reading
しゅんびん (shunbin)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の俊敏な判断力のおかげで、危機を回避することができた。
Thanks to his quick-witted judgment, we were able to avert the crisis.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(quick-footed, agile, nimble)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- すばしっこい: Describes something or someone that moves very quickly and deftly, often used for animals or people good at sports. Can sometimes imply cunning when used for people.
- 俊敏: Describes someone or something that is quick in thought and/or movement. Can refer to physical agility (e.g., an athlete) or mental quickness (e.g., a sharp mind, quick reflexes in problem-solving).
- すばしっこい: Describes something or someone that moves very quickly and deftly, often used for animals or people good at sports. Can sometimes imply cunning when used for people.
- 俊敏: Describes someone or something that is quick in thought and/or movement. Can refer to physical agility (e.g., an athlete) or mental quickness (e.g., a sharp mind, quick reflexes in problem-solving).
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