1.
hurriedly; in a rush; quickly
Used to describe doing something with urgency or speed. The te-form of the verb 急ぐ (to hurry), functioning as an adverb.
急いで行こう。
Let's go quickly.
急いで朝ごはんを食べた。
I ate breakfast in a hurry.
急いで準備しないと電車に乗り遅れるよ。
If you don't get ready quickly, you'll miss the train.
The te-form of 急ぐ (to hurry), used adverbially to modify the action that follows. It conveys a sense of urgency — that something is being done faster than usual, often because of time pressure.
USAGE:
Placed before the main verb to indicate the manner of the action. Often used in commands or suggestions when time is short.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 急いで行く — to go in a hurry
- 急いで食べる — to eat quickly
- 急いで準備する — to prepare in a rush
- 急いで帰る — to hurry home
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 慌てて — in a fluster, in a panic; implies more disorganization than 急いで
- 大急ぎで — in a great hurry; stronger emphasis on urgency