1.
vigorously; forcefully; with great energy; with momentum
Doing something with strong force, speed, or enthusiasm. Describes energetic, dynamic movement or action.
The adverbial form of 勢いがよい (having momentum/force). 勢い is a noun meaning "momentum, force, vigor," and よく is the adverbial form of よい (good). Together they describe an action performed with noticeable force or energy.
Common collocations
- 勢いよく飛び出す — to jump out energetically
- 勢いよく流れる — to flow strongly
- 勢いよく食べる — to eat with gusto
- 勢いよく成長する — to grow vigorously