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すぐ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word すぐ

すぐ
直ぐ
Usually kana
Freq #321
1

Adverb (fukushi); Common noun

immediately; at once; right away; directly

Examples
彼は警官を見るとすぐ、逃げた。
As soon as he saw a policeman, he ran away.
2

Adverb (fukushi); Common noun

soon; before long; shortly

Examples
「雨がすぐあがるでしょうか」「あがらないと思うよ」
"Will it stop raining soon?" "I'm afraid not."
3

Adverb (fukushi); Common noun

easily; readily; without difficulty

4

Adverb (fukushi); Common noun

right (near); nearby; just (handy)

Examples
すぐわかるところにあるよ。
It's in plain sight.
5

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

honest; upright; frank; straightforward

Kanji in this Word

直
8 strokes
Frequency: 246
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

straightaway
honesty
frankness
fix
repair

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョク
ジキ
ジカ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.ちに
なお.す
-なお.す
なお.る
なお.き
す.ぐ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すぐ
なお
のう
のお
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