さっさと

さっさと expresses doing something quickly without wasting time, often with a nuance of impatience.

Usage

Typically used when urging someone to hurry up or describing efficient action. Can sound pushy or impatient in commands.

Common patterns

• さっさと片付(かたづ)ける: to clean up quickly
• さっさと済(す)ませる: to finish up quickly
• さっさと帰(かえ)る: to hurry home
• さっさと行(い)く: to go quickly

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Informal. Using さっさと in commands (さっさとしなさい) sounds demanding or frustrated.

Similar words

• 素早(すばや)く: quickly, swiftly (neutral)
• てきぱき: briskly, efficiently (positive)
• ぐずぐず: slowly, dawdling (negative, opposite meaning)