素早い (Subayai) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “quick, swift, nimble, agile”.
Meanings
- i-adjectivequick; swift; nimble; agile
- i-adjectivequick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
Examples
仕事は素早くしなさい。
Do your work quickly.
リスは動きがすばやい。
Squirrels are quick of movement.
彼女はすばやく服を着た。
She dressed herself quickly.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).