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方が早い

it's faster to

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phrase Rare #20,490
it's faster to Used to say that one option is quicker than another. Often follows a verb in the た form, as in 使った方が早い (it's faster to use it). With より, it makes a direct comparison: AよりBの方が早い (B is faster than A).
JA: 電車に乗った方が早いよ。
EN: It's faster to take the train.

オンライン申請する方が早いかもね。

It might be quicker to apply online.

この方が早いよ

This is faster.

— RRR (2022)

言うより見せた方が早い

It's quicker to show than to tell.

— 罪人たち (2025)

地下鉄を使った方が早いですよ

It would be faster to take the subway.

— グッバイ、レーニン！ (2003)

オンラインで申し込む方が早いかもよ。

It might be faster to apply online.

走った方が早い！

It’s faster to run!

— バジュランギおじさんと、小さな迷子 (2015)