せっかち (Sekkachi) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “hasty, impatient, restless, rash”.

Meanings

  1. na-adjective, nounhasty; impatient; restless; rashfrom 急き勝ち (haste-prone)

Examples

  • My sister is always in such a hurry that she often leaves things behind.

  • She was a bit hasty in answering me.

  • An impatient driver forced his way through the crossing against the red light.

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