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VocabJLPT N1

tempo

Noun

Definitions

1. tempo
2. Tempo

This katakana noun, borrowed from Italian via English, refers to the speed or pace at which something progresses, such as music, work, or conversation. It is widely used in both musical settings and everyday speech to describe rhythm or momentum.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Isn't that song a bit too fast?

Sentence 2

One last thing — let's stay mindful of the overall tempo as we move forward!

Sentence 3

That was a suspiciously quick reply — something's off.

Sentence 4

Wait, you're planning to keep up this pace the whole way?

Sentence 5

True, the faster a discussion moves, the more room there is for misunderstanding.