
急
Meaning: urgent
Other meanings: sudden, hurry, steep, express
Kun'yomi: いそ
On'yomi: きゅう
Example sentences
遅刻しそうで急いで家を出た。
chikoku shisou de <b>isoide</b> ie wo deta.
I left the house <b>in a hurry</b> because I was about to be late.
急いては事を仕損じる。
<b>isoite</b> wa koto wo shisokojiru.
<b>Haste</b> makes waste.
急行電車に乗って早く着いた。
<b>kyuukou densha</b> ni notte hayaku tsuita.
I took the <b>express train</b> and arrived early.
急に天気が変わって雨が降り出した。
<b>kyuu ni</b> tenki ga kawatte ame ga furidashita.
The weather <b>suddenly</b> changed and it started to rain.
Practice exercises
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急
Answer: きゅう / いそ
meaning
急
Answer: urgent / sudden / hurry / express / steep
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急行
Answer: きゅうこう
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急便
Answer: きゅうびん
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急用
Answer: きゅうよう
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特急
Answer: とっきゅう