きびきび
きびきび
adverb, verb (suru)
briskly, energetically, snappily
1.
briskly, energetically
Acting or moving in a quick, lively, and efficient manner. Suggests sharp, decisive movements.
きびきびと動く店員さんだ。
That store clerk moves briskly.
きびきびした動作で仕事をこなす。
She handles work with quick, efficient movements.
新入社員がきびきびと働いている。
The new employee is working energetically.
きびきび is an onomatopoeic adverb describing quick, energetic, and efficient actions or movements. It has a positive connotation.
USAGE PATTERNS:
- きびきびと + verb: to do ~ briskly
- きびきびした + noun: brisk, efficient ~
- きびきび動く: to move briskly
- きびきび働く: to work energetically
EXAMPLES:
- きびきびとした動作: brisk, efficient movements
- きびきびした対応: quick, efficient response
- きびきびと指示を出す: to give instructions crisply
CONTRAST (antonyms):
- だらだら: sluggishly, lazily
- ぐずぐず: slowly, indecisively
- のろのろ: slowly, sluggishly
SIMILAR (positive movement):
- てきぱき: efficiently, briskly (similar meaning)
- しゃきしゃき: crisply, briskly
USAGE CONTEXT:
Commonly used to praise employees, service staff, or anyone who works/moves efficiently.
Related Words
Antonym:
だらだら (sluggishly)