急(いそ)いで

The te-form of 急(いそ)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(いそ)いで行(い)く — to go in a hurry
• 急(いそ)いで食(た)べる — to eat quickly
• 急(いそ)いで準備(じゅんび)する — to prepare in a rush
• 急(いそ)いで帰(かえ)る — to hurry home

Similar words

• 慌(あわ)てて — in a fluster, in a panic; implies more disorganization than 急(いそ)いで
• 大急(おおいそ)ぎで — in a great hurry; stronger emphasis on urgency