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即座

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 即座.

Dictionary

Entry

即座くざNoun~の Adj.Freq #49478
1

immediate; right there on the spot; impromptu; instant; instantaneous

Examples
「今、行動を起こせ」という、それが伝える実際的な意味に加えて、即座の行動がなぜ重要であるかという多くの理由をも、言外に示唆していたのであった。
"Act now!" he said, and in addition to his obvious meaning, he hinted that there were number of other important reasons why immediate action was needed.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt

7 strokesFrequency 1,167JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ソク

Kun

つ.くつ.けるすなわ.ち

squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit

10 strokesFrequency 588JLPT N2Grade 6

On

Kun

すわ.る

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