A1 Idiom Neutral

手が早い

te ga hayai

Quick to act/work

Significado

To be quick in performing tasks or to be quick to resort to violence.

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Contexto cultural

In Japan, being 'quick' is often seen as a sign of dedication to the group's goals. Violence is highly stigmatized; calling someone 'te ga hayai' is a serious warning.

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Context Check

Always ensure the listener knows if you are talking about work or behavior.

Significado

To be quick in performing tasks or to be quick to resort to violence.

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Context Check

Always ensure the listener knows if you are talking about work or behavior.

Ponte a prueba

Which situation is appropriate for '手が早い'?

A person who...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: B

It refers to behavioral speed, not physical athletic or technical speed.

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Which situation is appropriate for '手が早い'? Choose A1

A person who...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: B

It refers to behavioral speed, not physical athletic or technical speed.

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Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

It depends! If talking about work, yes. If talking about temper, no.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

手が出る

similar

To strike someone

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仕事が速い

synonym

Fast at work

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