A surge or rush of people or activity—when many people or actions concentrate in one place or time.
デパートのセール最終日はラッシュでレジが長蛇の列になった。
On the final day of the department store sale, the registers formed long lines because of the rush.
コンサート終了後は出口付近がラッシュして危ないことがある。
After the concert, the area near the exits can become a dangerous rush.
年末は帰省ラッシュで新幹線のチケットがすぐ売り切れる。
At year-end, the homecoming rush causes Shinkansen tickets to sell out quickly.
A sudden forward motion or surge—people or objects rushing forward; can be used as a noun or a suru-verb.
観客が入り口に向かってラッシュしてきたので係員が制止した。
The staff stopped the spectators because they rushed toward the entrance.
フォワードがゴール前でラッシュをかけ、相手ディフェンスの隙を突いた。
The forward made a rushing attack in front of the goal and exploited a gap in the opponent's defense.
Abbreviation of rush hour—the time when public transport is especially crowded due to commuting or school travel.
朝のラッシュは電車が満員で座れないことが多い。
During the morning rush, trains are often full and you can't get a seat.
ラッシュを避けるために、いつもより早く家を出た。
I left home earlier than usual to avoid the rush hour.
In film, the unedited footage shot during production—rushes or dailies used to review what was filmed.
監督は今日のラッシュを編集室でチェックした。
The director checked today's rushes in the editing room.