快足
かいそく · kaisoku
Being nimble-footed, being quick on one's feet, fast running legs
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How it’s used
Literary or sports-writing word for swift running; rarer in speech than 足が速い. Often appears in race reports or character descriptions.
Commonly confused with 快速 (kaisoku), which means fast speed, especially of trains, not legs.
Example sentences
彼は快足で知られるランナーだ。
He is a runner known for his swift feet.
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その動物は快足を生かして逃げた。
The animal used its fast legs to escape.
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What does 快足 mean?
Being nimble-footed, being quick on one's feet, fast running legs.
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かいそく (kaisoku). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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