synonym Comparative
てきぱき
VS
にわかに
Differences Between "てきぱき" and "にわかに"
Option A
てきぱき
Meaning
efficiently, promptly, briskly, quickly and smartly
Reading
てきぱき (tekipaki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女はてきぱきと家事をこなし、あっという間に部屋がきれいになった。
She efficiently handled the housework, and the room was clean in no time.
Option B
にわかに
Meaning
suddenly, all of a sudden, abruptly, quickly
Reading
にわかに (niwaka ni)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
空がにわかに曇り始め、大粒の雨が降り出した。
The sky suddenly began to cloud over, and large raindrops started to fall.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(efficiently, promptly, briskly, quickly and smartly)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- てきぱき: Describes someone working or moving in a quick, efficient, and organized manner without hesitation. Often used with 働く (hataraku), 片付ける (katadzukeru), こなす (konasu).
- にわかに: An adverb indicating an unexpected or rapid change or occurrence. Similar to 突然 (totsuzen) but can also imply a quick succession or promptness.
- てきぱき: Describes someone working or moving in a quick, efficient, and organized manner without hesitation. Often used with 働く (hataraku), 片付ける (katadzukeru), こなす (konasu).
- にわかに: An adverb indicating an unexpected or rapid change or occurrence. Similar to 突然 (totsuzen) but can also imply a quick succession or promptness.
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