Word details
急
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 急.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
Examples
事態は急を要するので一刻も待てないと彼は言った。
He said that the matter was urgent, and that there was not a moment to lose.
2
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
urgent; pressing
3
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
steep; sharp; precipitous
Examples
屋根にいく階段は狭くて急でくらいです。
The staircase leading to the rooftop is narrow, steep, and dark.
4
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
rapid; swift; fast
Examples
この川の流れは急だ。
The current of this river is rapid.
5
Common noun
emergency; crisis; danger
6
Common noun
urgency; hurrying; haste
7
Common noun
(in gagaku or noh) end of a song
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
急
hurry, emergency, sudden, steep
9 strokesFrequency 309JLPT N3Grade 3
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