駆け足

かけあし
Alternative writings: 駈け足, 駆足, 駈足, かけ足
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Running quickly; moving at a fast pace (a fast walk or run, often 'double time').

Noun

Examples

バスが行ってしまいそうだったので、駆け足で駅へ向かった。

The bus looked like it was going to leave, so I hurried to the station.

子どもたちは校庭を駆け足で走り回っている。

The children are running around the schoolyard at a fast pace.

朝のジョギングは駆け足で十周した。

I ran ten laps at a quick pace on my morning jog.

2

A canter or a particular gait of a horse (an intermediate gait between a trot and a gallop).

Noun

Examples

馬が駆け足に入ると、乗り心地が変わる。

When the horse goes into a canter, the feel of the ride changes.

レッスンでは駆け足の姿勢を丁寧に教わった。

In the lesson I was thoroughly taught the posture for cantering.

3

Doing things hurriedly; proceeding quickly without taking enough time — a rushed manner.

Noun

Examples

駆け足で説明したので、質問が多く出た。

Because I explained things in a hurry, many questions arose.

今日は駆け足のスケジュールで回らなければならない。

Today I have to follow a rushed schedule.

この本は駆け足で要点だけをまとめている入門書だ。

This book is an introductory text that quickly summarizes only the main points.