Vocabulary

What does 速やか (すみやか, sumiyaka) mean?

速やか (すみやか, sumiyaka) means prompt, swift, without delay.

Quick facts
Readingすみやか
Romajisumiyaka
Part of speechna-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
すみやか
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsumiyaka

prompt, swift, without delay

  1. 1na-adjective quick; speedy; prompt

Example sentences

  • The problem was resolved promptly.

  • Please evacuate promptly.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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