急きゅう

na-adjective

sudden; abrupt; unexpected

Describes an event or change that happens without warning. Often used adverbially as 急に.

• 急きゅうに雨あめが降ふり出だした。

  It suddenly started raining.

na-adjective

urgent; pressing

Refers to a matter that requires immediate attention or action.

• 急きゅうな用よう事じができて、行いけなくなった。

  An urgent matter came up and I can no longer go.

na-adjective

steep; sharp; precipitous

Describes a slope, incline, or curve that rises or falls sharply.

• この坂さかは急きゅうで、自じ転てん車しゃでは登のぼれない。

  This hill is steep and can't be climbed by bicycle.

na-adjective

rapid; swift; fast

Describes a quick movement, change, or flow. Often used for currents, breathing, or developments.

• 川かわの流ながれが急きゅうで危あぶない。

  The river's current is swift and dangerous.

noun

emergency; crisis; danger

A noun referring to a dangerous or critical situation requiring immediate response.

• 急きゅうの場ば合あいはこのボタンを押おしてください。

  In case of emergency, please press this button.

noun

urgency; haste; hurrying

A noun expressing the state of being in a hurry or the need for speed.

• 急きゅうを要ようする仕し事ごとなので、すぐに取とりかかってください。

  This is a task that requires haste, so please start on it immediately.

noun

end of a song (in gagaku or noh)

A specialized term in traditional Japanese music and theater, referring to the final, often faster, section of a piece. Seen in the concept 序破急 (jo-ha-kyū).

See also: 序破急

• 序じょ破は急きゅうの「急きゅう」は、曲きょくの終おわりの部ぶ分ぶんを指さす。

  The 急 in 序破急 refers to the final part of a musical piece.