Translation guide
The English word 'rushing' can describe hurried movement, doing something too quickly, a sudden surge of emotion, or a forceful attack. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To describe someone or something moving quickly, often in a hurried or urgent manner.
The most common verb for 'to hurry' or 'to rush'. Can be used for both physical movement and doing tasks quickly.
To rush into a place, often at the last moment. Implies a hurried entrance.
電車に駆け込んだ。
I rushed onto the train.
To be in a flustered rush, often making mistakes. Emphasizes panic or confusion.
慌てて家を出た。
I rushed out of the house in a panic.
To rush forward, charge ahead. Often used for physical, forceful movement.
群衆が出口に突進した。
The crowd rushed toward the exit.
To express that an action is done hastily, often leading to mistakes or poor results.
Literally 'to hurry too much'. A straightforward way to say someone is rushing and should slow down.
急ぎすぎてミスをした。
I rushed and made a mistake.
To do something in a flustered rush. Implies a lack of composure.
慌ててやると失敗するよ。
If you rush it, you'll mess up.
To feel impatient and rush. Focuses on the mental state of being in a hurry.
To describe a sudden, intense feeling such as excitement, adrenaline, or heat.
A feeling of elation or exhilaration. Often used for a 'rush' of excitement.
スカイダイビングで高揚感を味わった。
I felt a rush from skydiving.
Idiomatic: 'one's blood stirs'. Describes a rush of excitement or fighting spirit.
To describe a sudden, aggressive movement toward a target, often in sports or combat.
To charge or rush at something. Used for both literal and figurative attacks.
敵に突進した。
He rushed at the enemy.
To invade or rush into attack. Often used in military or sports contexts.
一気に攻め込んだ。
They rushed in all at once.
Loanword from English 'rush'. Used in gaming or sports for a coordinated attack.
While 急ぐ is the most direct translation, it doesn't fit all contexts. For emotional rushes, use words like 高揚感 or アドレナリン. For rushing someone else, consider 急かす (せかす).
I rushed and got the answer wrong.
Adrenaline. Often used in phrases like 'adrenaline rush'.
アドレナリンが出た。
I got an adrenaline rush.
試合前は血が騒ぐ。
I feel a rush before a match.
The enemy rushed us.