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即
即
7 strokes
Frequency: 1167
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

instant
namely
as is
conform
agree
adapt

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.く
つ.ける
すなわ.ち

Common Words

即座に
そくざに
Adverb
Freq #3341
1

immediately; right away; on the spot

Examples
警官は強盗犯を即座に逮捕しました。
The police arrested the burglar on the spot.
すなわち
即ち
則ち
乃ち
Usually kana
Freq #3393
1

Conjunction

that is (to say); namely; i.e.

Examples
すなわち彼はそれをしたくないのだ。
In other words, he doesn't want to do it.
2

Conjunction

precisely; exactly; just; nothing but; neither more nor less

3

Conjunction; As 〜ばすなわち...; indicates that what follows is a natural consequence

(and) then

即答
そくとう
～する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #5469
1

immediate reply

Examples
彼は僕に即答をしつこく求めた。
He pressed me for a prompt reply.
即
そく
Freq #6544
1

Adverb (fukushi); Prefix

instantly; immediately; at once

Examples
さらに、即戦力となる政策関連の科学的成果や手段の提供が必要であると強調した。
Moreover, they underscored the need for providing policy relevant ready-to-use scientific results and methodology.
2

Conjunction; Usu. in negative sentence

equals; means; is

3

Common noun; Buddhism

oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability

就く
即く
つく
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #7460
1

就く only

to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hired; to be employed

Examples
友人の好意で職に就くことができた。
I was able to get a job through the good offices of my friend.
2

to ascend (the throne); to accede

Examples
１６０３年、ジェームズ一世が政権の座についたとき、フットボールは再び許可されたのです。
In 1603, when King James I came into power, football was allowed again.
3

就く only

to start (on a journey); to commence; to depart

Examples
私たちは家路についた。
We set out for home.
4

就く only

to study (under teacher); to be an apprentice

即死
そくし
～する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #9133
1

instant death

Examples
その犬は即死した。
The dog was killed on the spot.
即刻
そっこく
Adverb
Noun
Freq #13665
1

immediately; at once; instantly

Examples
かんかんに怒った社員は、即刻会社を辞めた。
The outraged employee resigned at once.
即席
そくせき
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #14359
1

impromptu; improvised; extempore; ad-lib; off-the-cuff

Examples
彼は即席に立派な演説をした。
He made a splendid off-the-cuff speech.
2

instant (e.g. ramen)

即位
そくい
～する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #15559
1

accession to the throne; enthronement

Examples
エリザベス女王の即位５０年の記念に贈られたものみたいです。
It seems it was a gift for the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne.
一触即発
いっしょくそくはつ
Noun
四字熟語
～の Adj.
Freq #20357
1

critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation

Examples
先ほどの彼らのやり取りにはひやひやしたよ。まさに一触即発の危機だったね。
I was really nervous to see how they dealt with each other just now. I guess things were touch-and-go between them.
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