急

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This is the kanji that means urgent, sudden, or to be in a hurry.

on readings:
  • kyū
kun readings:
  • iso
examples:
急ぎます isogimasu hurry
急ぐ isogu be in a hurry
危急 kikyu emergency, crisis
急変 kyūhen sudden change
急行 kyūkō an express (train)
救急 kyūkyū first aid
救急車 kyūkyūsha ambulance
急な坂 kyū na saka steep slope
急性 kyūsei acute
急用 kyūyō urgent business
至急 shikyū urgency, urgent
特急 tokkyū a special express (train)

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Last ∆ on 17 October 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.