
KANJI
即
instant
prompt, immediate, namely, that is to say, on the spot
Kun'yomi
すなわち
On'yomi
そく
Example sentences
このサービスでは、お申し込みいただいた商品は即日発送されます。
With this service, items you order will be shipped on the same day.
上司の指示に、彼は即座に対応した。
He immediately responded to his boss's instructions.
成功の秘訣は、努力を継続すること、即ち諦めないことだ。
The secret to success is to continue making efforts, that is, not to give up.
Practice exercises
1
即
Answer
そくすなわち
2
即
Answer
instantimmediatepromptlythat isnamely
3
即刻
instantly; immediately
Answer
そっこく
4
即ち
that is; namely; i.e.
Answer
すなわち
5
即座
instant; immediate
Answer
そくざ
6
即日
same day; immediate
Answer
そくじつ