てきぱき
てきぱき
adverb, onomatopoeia
briskly; promptly; efficiently
1.
briskly; promptly; efficiently
Describes doing things quickly and efficiently, handling tasks one after another without delay.
彼女はてきぱき仕事をこなす。
She handles her work briskly.
てきぱき動いて準備を終わらせた。
I moved briskly and finished the preparations.
てきぱきした対応で助かった。
The prompt response was helpful.
NUANCE:
てきぱき has a positive connotation, implying competence and efficiency. It describes someone who works without wasting time or being confused.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- てきぱき働く: to work briskly
- てきぱき動く: to move briskly
- てきぱきした人: an efficient person
- てきぱきと指示を出す: to give instructions promptly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- さっさと: quickly (sometimes impatient tone)
- きびきび: briskly, energetically
- てきぱき implies more efficiency and capability than simple speed