1.
rapid, swift, quick
Happening or progressing at a fast rate.
技術が急速に発展している。
Technology is developing rapidly.
急速な経済成長を遂げた。
We achieved rapid economic growth.
高齢化が急速に進んでいる。
The aging of the population is progressing rapidly.
急速 emphasizes the speed of change or progress.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 急速な発展 (rapid development)
- 急速に進む (to progress rapidly)
- 急速に広がる (to spread rapidly)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 急速: rapid (emphasizes speed)
- 急激: drastic (emphasizes intensity)
- 高速: high-speed
- 迅速: swift, prompt (often for actions)
Related Words
Related:
急激 (drastic)