How to say 'Sudden' in Japanese | 急

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Meaning

Sudden

Reading

Kanji

急Urgent

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '急 (きゅう)' means 'sudden' or 'urgent'. It is used to describe situations or events that happen quickly or require immediate attention. This word can be used in various contexts, such as describing a sudden change, an urgent matter, or a steep slope. For example: a sudden stop「急な停止」(きゅうなていし). An urgent matter「急な用事」(きゅうなようじ). A steep hill「急な坂」(きゅうなさか). It is important to note that '急' is often used in combination with other words to form compound nouns or phrases, such as '急行 (きゅうこう)' (express train) or '急病 (きゅうびょう)' (sudden illness).

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

1002

Composition

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